Liaoning Chengda Co (SHSE:600739) Operating Margin %: -1.73% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:600739 Liaoning Chengda Co Ltd SHSE:600739
54 GF Score
Price ¥10.99
GF Value ¥9.70
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Liaoning Chengda Co Operating Margin %?

Liaoning Chengda Co SHSE:600739 -0.09% 54 Operating Margin % is -1.73% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600739 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.70 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 117 Medical Distribution companies, Liaoning Chengda Co ranks worse than 82.05% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Liaoning Chengda Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-35 Mil. Liaoning Chengda Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,991 Mil. Therefore, Liaoning Chengda Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.73%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Liaoning Chengda Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600739' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.37   Med: 4.2   Max: 9.72
Current: -1.37


SHSE:600739's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
82.05% of 117 companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.05 vs SHSE:600739: -1.37

Liaoning Chengda Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

Liaoning Chengda Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-35 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-129 Mil.

Warning Sign:

Liaoning Chengda Co Ltd has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.


Liaoning Chengda Co  (SHSE:600739) 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 Nokia’s 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.


Liaoning Chengda Co Operating Margin % Related Terms


Liaoning Chengda Co Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Liaoning Chengda Co's Operating Margin % can be seen below:

* 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.

Liaoning Chengda Co Operating Margin % Chart

Liaoning Chengda Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
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Liaoning Chengda Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.39 -0.52 0.28 -4.07 -1.73

SHSE:600739 vs MCK, CAH, COR: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Liaoning Chengda 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.


Liaoning Chengda Co Operating Margin % vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Liaoning Chengda Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Liaoning Chengda Co's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Liaoning Chengda 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.

Liaoning Chengda Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-85.076 / 9901.862
=-0.86 %

Liaoning Chengda Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-34.54 / 1991.034
=-1.73 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of -1.73% mean?
Liaoning Chengda Co (SHSE:600739) has a Operating Margin % of -1.73% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Liaoning Chengda Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Liaoning Chengda Co ranks #96 out of 117 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is Liaoning Chengda Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Liaoning Chengda Co's current Operating Margin % is -1.73%. Based on the distribution chart, Liaoning Chengda Co ranks #96 out of 117 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Liaoning Chengda Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liaoning Chengda Co's Operating Margin % compare to MCK and CAH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Liaoning Chengda Co ranks #96 out of 117 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Liaoning Chengda Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.05. 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Operating Margin % among Medical Distribution companies is 3.05, based on 117 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 Liaoning Chengda Co and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liaoning Chengda Co's current Operating Margin % is -1.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Liaoning Chengda Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liaoning Chengda Co (SHSE:600739) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.70, compared to a current price of ¥10.99 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -1.73%. Liaoning Chengda Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Liaoning Chengda Co (SHSE:600739), the current Operating Margin % is -1.73% 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 Liaoning Chengda Co (SHSE:600739) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liaoning Chengda Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥10.99 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.70. GuruFocus considers Liaoning Chengda Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600739:

  • Operating Margin %: -1.73%
  • GF Value™: ¥9.70 vs. price of ¥10.99 (13.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600739 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Liaoning Chengda Co Business Description

Address No. 71 Renmin Road, Zhongshan District, Dalian, Liaoning, CHN, 116001
Liaoning Chengda Co Ltd is engaged in the business of pharmaceutical and medical, domestic and foreign trade, financial investment, and energy development. The trading division is engaged in the trading of textiles and clothing, steel, wood, and aquatic products. The company is also involved in securities, insurance, and fund business through its financial investment division.
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