Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co (SHSE:603186) 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.
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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.
Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Zhejiang Wazam New Materials 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.
Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co Operating Margin % Chart
SHSE:603186 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Zhejiang Wazam New Materials 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.
Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Zhejiang Wazam New Materials 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.
Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co (SHSE:603186) has a Operating Margin % of 4.14% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 6.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co ranks #933 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co's current Operating Margin % of 4.14% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 6.96. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co's value of 4.14% is 9.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co ranks #933 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co's Operating Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co ranks #933 out of 2476 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co's value of 4.14% is 9.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.96 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Zhejiang Wazam New Materials 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 Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.80, based on 2,476 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. Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co's current Operating Margin % of 4.14% is 9.1% 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 Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co's current Operating Margin % is 4.14%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 6.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co (SHSE:603186) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥39.97, compared to a current price of ¥223.90 — trading 460.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.14%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 6.96 and 9.1% above the Hardware industry median of 3.80. Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 8 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 Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co (SHSE:603186), the current Operating Margin % is 4.14% 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 Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co (SHSE:603186) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥223.90 is trading 460.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥39.97.
GuruFocus considers Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603186:
Operating Margin %: 4.14% (41% below median its 10-year median of 6.96)
GF Value™: ¥39.97 vs. price of ¥223.90 (460.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.1% above the Hardware median (#933 of 2476)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603186 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co Business Description
Zhejiang Wazam New Materials Co Ltd formerly Zhejiang Huazheng New Material Co Ltd is a China based company manufactures components for computer, medical equipment, communication equipment, automotive electronic, rail transit, new energy and other different uses. The company distributes its products in both Chinese and other international markets.
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