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SHSE:603153'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.06 Med: 10.86 Max: 11.74
Current: 11.74
SHSE:603153's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 76.75% of 1768
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.885
vs SHSE:603153: 11.74
Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co (SHSE:603153) 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 NokiaÂ’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.
Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group 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.
Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co Operating Margin % Chart
Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co Annual Data
* 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.
Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group 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.
Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co (SHSE:603153) has a Operating Margin % of 1.70% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 10.86. Over the past decade, Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.06 to 11.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co ranks #411 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co's current Operating Margin % of 1.70% is 84% below median its 10-year median of 10.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.06 to a high of 11.74. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co's value of 1.70% is 71.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co ranks #411 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co ranks #411 out of 1768 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co's value of 1.70% is 71.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.06 to 11.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.86 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co 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 a Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,768 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. Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co's current Operating Margin % of 1.70% is 71.1% 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 Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co's current Operating Margin % is 1.70%, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 10.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co (SHSE:603153) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥18.98, compared to a current price of ¥12.91 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.70%, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 10.86 and 71.1% below the Construction industry median of 5.89. Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co (SHSE:603153), the current Operating Margin % is 1.70% 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 Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co (SHSE:603153) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of Â¥12.91 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of Â¥18.98.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603153:
Operating Margin %: 1.70% (84% below median its 10-year median of 10.86)
GF Value™: Â¥18.98 vs. price of Â¥12.91 (32% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.1% below the Construction median (#411 of 1768)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603153 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co Business Description
Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co Ltd is engaged in providing services of engineering consulting, testing and design in building, transportation and the environment. The company is undertaking generic technologies research and development in building, transportation and the environment. SRIBS operates a State Enterprise Research & Development Center, two state engineering test centers, over eight ministry-level R&D platforms, and several standardization committees and service platforms as well. The services of the company include Engineering Consulting, Engineering services, Construction, and Smart manufacturing. The company's Project portfolio includes the Shanghai center tower, the nine-star city, the Pudong football stadium, and others.
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