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Daqin Railway CoSHSE:601006 -0.61%67 Operating Margin % is 12.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 18.90. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601006 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Transportation companies, Daqin Railway Co ranks worse than 52.69% on this metric.
Daqin Railway Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daqin Railway Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601006'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.66 Med: 18.9 Max: 27.88
Current: 6.66
SHSE:601006's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 52.69% of 1002
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.24
vs SHSE:601006: 6.66
Daqin Railway Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -15.00% per year.
Daqin Railway Co (SHSE:601006) 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.
Daqin Railway Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Daqin Railway Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daqin Railway 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.
SHSE:601006 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Daqin Railway 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.
Daqin Railway Co Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Daqin Railway Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daqin Railway Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
Daqin Railway 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.
Daqin Railway Co (SHSE:601006) has a Operating Margin % of 12.61% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Daqin Railway Co and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 18.90. Over the past decade, Daqin Railway Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.66 to 27.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Daqin Railway Co ranks #528 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is Daqin Railway Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Daqin Railway Co's current Operating Margin % of 12.61% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 18.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.66 to a high of 27.88. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.24. Daqin Railway Co's value of 12.61% is 74.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daqin Railway Co ranks #528 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daqin Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daqin Railway Co's Operating Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Daqin Railway Co ranks #528 out of 1002 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Daqin Railway Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.24. Daqin Railway Co's value of 12.61% is 74.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Daqin Railway Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.66 to 27.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.90 vs. the industry median of 7.24, Daqin Railway 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 Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.24, based on 1,002 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. Daqin Railway Co's current Operating Margin % of 12.61% is 74.2% 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 Daqin Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daqin Railway Co's current Operating Margin % is 12.61%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 18.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daqin Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daqin Railway Co (SHSE:601006) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.36, compared to a current price of ¥4.86 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.61%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 18.90 and 74.2% above the Transportation industry median of 7.24. Daqin Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Daqin Railway Co (SHSE:601006), the current Operating Margin % is 12.61% 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 Daqin Railway Co (SHSE:601006) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daqin Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.86 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.36.
GuruFocus considers Daqin Railway Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601006:
Operating Margin %: 12.61% (33% below median its 10-year median of 18.90)
GF Value™: ¥6.36 vs. price of ¥4.86 (23.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.2% above the Transportation median (#528 of 1002)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601006 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daqin Railway Co Ltd is a transportation, trucking, and railroad company that provides transportation services in China. It is engaged in the transportation of goods, mainly thermal coal, and is responsible for coal shipments from regions including Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, and Shaanxi. The company also transports other bulk cargo such as coke, steel, ore, containers, and general bulk goods. Its passenger operations include the operation of multiple train routes with Taiyuan, Datong, and other locations as departure and arrival points. Additional activities include locomotive traction, use of freight cars and railway lines, and freight car maintenance.
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