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Jiangsu United Water Technology Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -9.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603291'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.44 Med: 24.02 Max: 34.99
Current: 15.22
SHSE:603291's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 51.7% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.75
vs SHSE:603291: 15.22
Jiangsu United Water Technology Co (SHSE:603291) 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.
Jiangsu United Water Technology Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Jiangsu United Water Technology 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.
Jiangsu United Water Technology Co Operating Margin % Chart
SHSE:603291 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Jiangsu United Water Technology 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.
Jiangsu United Water Technology Co Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Jiangsu United Water Technology 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.
Jiangsu United Water Technology Co (SHSE:603291) has a Operating Margin % of 13.76% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Jiangsu United Water Technology Co and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 24.02. Over the past decade, Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.44 to 34.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu United Water Technology Co ranks #241 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's current Operating Margin % of 13.76% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 24.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.44 to a high of 34.99. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.75. Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's value of 13.76% is 6.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu United Water Technology Co ranks #241 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jiangsu United Water Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's Operating Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Jiangsu United Water Technology Co ranks #241 out of 499 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Jiangsu United Water Technology Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.75. Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's value of 13.76% is 6.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.44 to 34.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.02 vs. the industry median of 14.75, Jiangsu United Water Technology 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.75, based on 499 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. Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's current Operating Margin % of 13.76% is 6.7% 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 Jiangsu United Water Technology Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's current Operating Margin % is 13.76%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 24.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu United Water Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu United Water Technology Co (SHSE:603291) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥10.98, compared to a current price of ¥7.72 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.76%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 24.02 and 6.7% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.75. Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Jiangsu United Water Technology Co (SHSE:603291), the current Operating Margin % is 13.76% 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 Jiangsu United Water Technology Co (SHSE:603291) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu United Water Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥7.72 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥10.98.
GuruFocus considers Jiangsu United Water Technology Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603291:
Operating Margin %: 13.76% (43% below median its 10-year median of 24.02)
GF Value™: ¥10.98 vs. price of ¥7.72 (29.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.7% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#241 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603291 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jiangsu United Water Technology Co Business Description
Jiangsu United Water Technology Co Ltd engages in tap water production and supply, sewage treatment and wastewater resource utilization, and water reuse, as well as municipal engineering business. It also actively expands water environment management businesses, such as river and lake basin water management and water ecological restoration.
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