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Hefei Conver Holding CoSHSE:603409 +0.06%48 Operating Margin % is 15.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 18.14. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603409 with a GF Score™ of 48/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,320 Vehicles & Parts companies, Hefei Conver Holding Co ranks better than 88.64% on this metric.
Hefei Conver Holding Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -18.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hefei Conver Holding Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603409'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.31 Med: 18.14 Max: 100
Current: 14.28
SHSE:603409's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 88.64% of 1320
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.89
vs SHSE:603409: 14.28
Hefei Conver Holding Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -18.40% per year.
Hefei Conver Holding Co (SHSE:603409) 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.
Hefei Conver Holding Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hefei Conver Holding Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hefei Conver Holding 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:603409 vs ORLY, AZO: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Hefei Conver Holding 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.
Hefei Conver Holding Co Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hefei Conver Holding Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hefei Conver Holding Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Hefei Conver Holding 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.
Hefei Conver Holding 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.
Hefei Conver Holding Co (SHSE:603409) has a Operating Margin % of 15.10% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hefei Conver Holding Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 18.14. Over the past decade, Hefei Conver Holding Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.31 to 100.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Hefei Conver Holding Co ranks #150 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Hefei Conver Holding Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Hefei Conver Holding Co's current Operating Margin % of 15.10% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 18.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.31 to a high of 100.00. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 4.89. Hefei Conver Holding Co's value of 15.10% is 208.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hefei Conver Holding Co ranks #150 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hefei Conver Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hefei Conver Holding Co's Operating Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Hefei Conver Holding Co ranks #150 out of 1320 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hefei Conver Holding Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.89. Hefei Conver Holding Co's value of 15.10% is 208.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hefei Conver Holding Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.31 to 100.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.14 vs. the industry median of 4.89, Hefei Conver Holding 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Operating Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.89, based on 1,320 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. Hefei Conver Holding Co's current Operating Margin % of 15.10% is 208.8% 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 Hefei Conver Holding Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hefei Conver Holding Co's current Operating Margin % is 15.10%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 18.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hefei Conver Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Hefei Conver Holding Co (SHSE:603409) has a current Operating Margin % of 15.10%. The current Operating Margin % is 15.10%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 18.14 and 208.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.89. Hefei Conver Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 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 Hefei Conver Holding Co (SHSE:603409), the current Operating Margin % is 15.10% 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.
Hefei Conver Holding Co Ltd is engaged in research & development, production and sales of automotive styling components and automotive acoustic products.
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