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Soilbuild Construction Group (SGX:ZQM) 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.
Soilbuild Construction Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Soilbuild Construction Group 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.
Soilbuild Construction Group Operating Margin % Chart
SGX:ZQM vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Soilbuild Construction Group'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.
Soilbuild Construction Group Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Soilbuild Construction Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Soilbuild Construction Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Soilbuild Construction Group 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.
Soilbuild Construction Group (SGX:ZQM) has a Operating Margin % of 15.10% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Soilbuild Construction Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Soilbuild Construction Group ranks #355 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Soilbuild Construction Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Soilbuild Construction Group's current Operating Margin % is 15.10%. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.91. Soilbuild Construction Group's value of 15.10% is 155.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Soilbuild Construction Group ranks #355 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Soilbuild Construction Group has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soilbuild Construction Group's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Soilbuild Construction Group ranks #355 out of 1772 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Soilbuild Construction Group in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.91. Soilbuild Construction Group's value of 15.10% is 155.5% above this benchmark. 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.91, based on 1,772 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. Soilbuild Construction Group's current Operating Margin % of 15.10% is 155.5% 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 Soilbuild Construction Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Soilbuild Construction Group's current Operating Margin % is 15.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soilbuild Construction Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soilbuild Construction Group (SGX:ZQM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.40, compared to a current price of S$0.65 — trading 61.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.10% and 155.5% above the Construction industry median of 5.91. Soilbuild Construction Group's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Soilbuild Construction Group (SGX:ZQM), the current Operating Margin % is 15.10% as of Jun. 2026. 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 Soilbuild Construction Group (SGX:ZQM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soilbuild Construction Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.65 is trading 61.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.40.
GuruFocus considers Soilbuild Construction Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:ZQM:
Operating Margin %: 15.10%
GF Value™: S$0.40 vs. price of S$0.65 (61.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 155.5% above the Construction median (#355 of 1772)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:ZQM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Soilbuild Construction Group Ltd is a builder engaged in the construction of residential and business space properties. The company offers real estate services including design and build, construction, turnkey construction, project management consultancy, procurement, mechanical and electrical installation, and precast and prefabrication solutions. The projects of the company in Singapore include uas South Avenue project, Soitec project, Toa Payoh HDB project, DB Schenker project, Tampines North project, Ubi Transportation Hub project, and others. Its geographical segments are spread across Singapore, Malaysia, and Myanmar, with Singapore deriving the majority of its revenue.
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