The historical rank and industry rank for Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600172'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.9 Med: 11.69 Max: 21.46
Current: -15.71
SHSE:600172's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 71.22% of 841
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 5.79
vs SHSE:600172: -15.71
Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co Ltd had lost money in 92% of the time over the past 12quarters.
Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co (SHSE:600172) 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.
Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co 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.
Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co Operating Margin % Chart
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co'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.
Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co 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.
Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co'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.
Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co (SHSE:600172) has a Operating Margin % of -4.13% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co ranks #599 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 71.2%.
Is Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co's current Operating Margin % is -4.13%. Based on the distribution chart, Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co ranks #599 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co's Operating Margin % compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co ranks #599 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Operating Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 5.79, based on 841 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. 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 Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co's current Operating Margin % is -4.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co (SHSE:600172) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.61, compared to a current price of ¥16.65 — trading 361.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -4.13%. Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 9 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 Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co (SHSE:600172), the current Operating Margin % is -4.13% 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 Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co (SHSE:600172) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥16.65 is trading 361.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.61.
GuruFocus considers Henan Huanghe Whirlwind Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600172:
Operating Margin %: -4.13%
GF Value™: ¥3.61 vs. price of ¥16.65 (361.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600172 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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