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Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600559'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.06 Med: 12.53 Max: 18.97
Current: 13.15
SHSE:600559's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 62.98% of 208
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 7.79
vs SHSE:600559: 13.15
Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co (SHSE:600559) 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.
Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor 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.
Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co Operating Margin % Chart
SHSE:600559 vs BF.B: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor 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.
Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co Operating Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor 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.
* 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.
Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co (SHSE:600559) has a Operating Margin % of 18.06% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 12.53. Over the past decade, Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.06 to 18.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co ranks #77 out of 208 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's current Operating Margin % of 18.06% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 12.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.06 to a high of 18.97. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Operating Margin % is 7.79. Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's value of 18.06% is 131.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co ranks #77 out of 208 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's Operating Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co ranks #77 out of 208 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.79. Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's value of 18.06% is 131.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.06 to 18.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.53 vs. the industry median of 7.79, Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Operating Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 7.79, based on 208 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. Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's current Operating Margin % of 18.06% is 131.8% 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 Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's current Operating Margin % is 18.06%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 12.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co (SHSE:600559) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥14.83, compared to a current price of ¥11.70 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.06%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 12.53 and 131.8% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 7.79. Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 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 Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co (SHSE:600559), the current Operating Margin % is 18.06% 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 Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co (SHSE:600559) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥11.70 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥14.83.
GuruFocus considers Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600559:
Operating Margin %: 18.06% (44% above median its 10-year median of 12.53)
GF Value™: ¥14.83 vs. price of ¥11.70 (21.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 131.8% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#77 of 208)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600559 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co Business Description
Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co Ltd is engaged in the brewing industry. It is a manufacturer in the white liquor industry in China. The company's products include Hengshui old white and Eighteen White Square and 67 degrees.
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