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Guangzhou Development GroupSHSE:600098 +2.65%81 Operating Margin % is 4.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 5.71. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600098 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 130 Other Energy Sources companies, Guangzhou Development Group ranks worse than 50.77% on this metric.
Guangzhou Development Group Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guangzhou Development Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600098'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 5.71 Max: 9.47
Current: 4.54
SHSE:600098's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 50.77% of 130
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 4.57
vs SHSE:600098: 4.54
Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) 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.
Guangzhou Development Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Guangzhou Development 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.
Guangzhou Development Group Operating Margin % Chart
Guangzhou Development Group Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Guangzhou Development 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.
Guangzhou Development Group Operating Margin % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Guangzhou Development Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guangzhou Development Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Guangzhou Development 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.
Guangzhou Development Group's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) has a Operating Margin % of 4.41% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Guangzhou Development Group and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 5.71. Over the past decade, Guangzhou Development Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.45 to 9.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangzhou Development Group ranks #66 out of 130 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Guangzhou Development Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Guangzhou Development Group's current Operating Margin % of 4.41% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 5.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 9.47. The Other Energy Sources industry median Operating Margin % is 4.57. Guangzhou Development Group's value of 4.41% is 3.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guangzhou Development Group ranks #66 out of 130 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Guangzhou Development Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guangzhou Development Group's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Guangzhou Development Group ranks #66 out of 130 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Guangzhou Development Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.57. Guangzhou Development Group's value of 4.41% is 3.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Guangzhou Development Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.45 to 9.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.71 vs. the industry median of 4.57, Guangzhou Development Group has consistently been below 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Operating Margin % among Other Energy Sources companies is 4.57, based on 130 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. Guangzhou Development Group's current Operating Margin % of 4.41% is 3.5% below 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 Guangzhou Development Group and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guangzhou Development Group's current Operating Margin % is 4.41%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 5.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangzhou Development Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.08, compared to a current price of ¥6.20 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.41%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 5.71 and 3.5% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 4.57. Guangzhou Development Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098), the current Operating Margin % is 4.41% as of Mar. 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 Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangzhou Development Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.20 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.08.
GuruFocus considers Guangzhou Development Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600098:
Operating Margin %: 4.41% (23% below median its 10-year median of 5.71)
GF Value™: ¥7.08 vs. price of ¥6.20 (12.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.5% below the Other Energy Sources median (#66 of 130)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guangzhou Development Group Incorporated is a China-based company operating in the integrated energy business. It is engaged in the investment, construction, development, and operation of electric power, coal, oil products, natural gas and new energy. The company is also involved in the energy logistics business.
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