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ST Group Food Industries HoldingsSGX:DRX 54 Operating Margin % is 15.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 17.50. GuruFocus rates SGX:DRX with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 362 Restaurants companies, ST Group Food Industries Holdings ranks better than 88.4% on this metric.
ST Group Food Industries Holdings (SGX:DRX) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
ST Group Food Industries Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
ST Group Food Industries Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ST Group Food Industries Holdings Operating Margin % Chart
SGX:DRX vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, ST Group Food Industries Holdings's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
ST Group Food Industries Holdings Operating Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ST Group Food Industries Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ST Group Food Industries Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
ST Group Food Industries Holdings Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ST Group Food Industries Holdings (SGX:DRX) has a Operating Margin % of 15.00% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on ST Group Food Industries Holdings and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 17.50. Over the past decade, ST Group Food Industries Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.87 to 25.87. According to the industry distribution chart, ST Group Food Industries Holdings ranks #42 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is ST Group Food Industries Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
ST Group Food Industries Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 15.00% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 17.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.87 to a high of 25.87. The Restaurants industry median Operating Margin % is 4.40. ST Group Food Industries Holdings' value of 15.00% is 240.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ST Group Food Industries Holdings ranks #42 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ST Group Food Industries Holdings has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ST Group Food Industries Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, ST Group Food Industries Holdings ranks #42 out of 362 companies for Operating Margin %. This places ST Group Food Industries Holdings in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.40. ST Group Food Industries Holdings' value of 15.00% is 240.9% above this benchmark. Historically, ST Group Food Industries Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.87 to 25.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.50 vs. the industry median of 4.40, ST Group Food Industries Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median Operating Margin % among Restaurants companies is 4.40, based on 362 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ST Group Food Industries Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 15.00% is 240.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on ST Group Food Industries Holdings and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ST Group Food Industries Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 15.00%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 17.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ST Group Food Industries Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ST Group Food Industries Holdings (SGX:DRX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.15, compared to a current price of S$0.12 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.00%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 17.50 and 240.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 4.40. ST Group Food Industries Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ST Group Food Industries Holdings (SGX:DRX), the current Operating Margin % is 15.00% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is ST Group Food Industries Holdings (SGX:DRX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ST Group Food Industries Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.12 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.15.
GuruFocus considers ST Group Food Industries Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:DRX:
Operating Margin %: 15.00% (14% below median its 10-year median of 17.50)
GF Value™: S$0.15 vs. price of S$0.12 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 240.9% above the Restaurants median (#42 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:DRX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ST Group Food Industries Holdings Business Description
ST Group Food Industries Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's reportable segment includes Food and beverage retails; Supply chain; Franchise and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Food and beverage retails segment. The food and beverage retails segment includes operations to all franchise and Group-owned restaurants and stores. Its supply chain segment predominantly includes the manufacturing, procurement, and distribution of food, equipment and supplies to restaurants and stores from the group's supply chain center operations in Australia. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Australia and also has a presence in New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
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