China Sunsine Chemical HoldingsSGX:QES -0.74%65 Operating Margin % is 11.27% as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 15.09. GuruFocus rates SGX:QES with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, China Sunsine Chemical Holdings ranks better than 77.67% on this metric.
China Sunsine Chemical Holdings (SGX:QES) 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.
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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.
China Sunsine Chemical Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
China Sunsine Chemical 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.
China Sunsine Chemical Holdings Operating Margin % Chart
SGX:QES vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, China Sunsine Chemical 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.
China Sunsine Chemical Holdings Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, China Sunsine Chemical Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Sunsine Chemical Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
China Sunsine Chemical 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.
China Sunsine Chemical Holdings (SGX:QES) has a Operating Margin % of 11.27% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on China Sunsine Chemical Holdings and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 15.09. Over the past decade, China Sunsine Chemical Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.63 to 20.85. According to the industry distribution chart, China Sunsine Chemical Holdings ranks #354 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is China Sunsine Chemical Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
China Sunsine Chemical Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 11.27% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 15.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.63 to a high of 20.85. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. China Sunsine Chemical Holdings' value of 11.27% is 87.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Sunsine Chemical Holdings ranks #354 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Sunsine Chemical Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Sunsine Chemical Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, China Sunsine Chemical Holdings ranks #354 out of 1585 companies for Operating Margin %. This places China Sunsine Chemical Holdings in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. China Sunsine Chemical Holdings' value of 11.27% is 87.2% above this benchmark. Historically, China Sunsine Chemical Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.63 to 20.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.09 vs. the industry median of 6.02, China Sunsine Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median Operating Margin % among Chemicals companies is 6.02, based on 1,585 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. China Sunsine Chemical Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 11.27% is 87.2% 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 China Sunsine Chemical Holdings and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Sunsine Chemical Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 11.27%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 15.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Sunsine Chemical Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Sunsine Chemical Holdings (SGX:QES) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.40, compared to a current price of S$0.68 — trading 68.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.27%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 15.09 and 87.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. China Sunsine Chemical Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 China Sunsine Chemical Holdings (SGX:QES), the current Operating Margin % is 11.27% 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 China Sunsine Chemical Holdings (SGX:QES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Sunsine Chemical Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.68 is trading 68.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.40.
GuruFocus considers China Sunsine Chemical Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:QES:
Operating Margin %: 11.27% (25% below median its 10-year median of 15.09)
GF Value™: S$0.40 vs. price of S$0.68 (68.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.2% above the Chemicals median (#354 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:QES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Sunsine Chemical Holdings Business Description
China Sunsine Chemical Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates as a specialty chemical producer selling rubber accelerators, insoluble sulphur, and antioxidants. Its products have applications in tyres and other rubber-related products such as shoes, belts, and hoses. The group's reportable business segments are the manufacturing and sale of rubber chemicals (Rubber chemicals), the production and supply of heating power (Heating power), and waste management (Waste treatment). A majority of its revenue is generated from the Rubber chemicals segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the People's Republic of China, followed by other Asian markets, America, Europe, and other regions.
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