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SHSE:605177'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.63 Med: 11.29 Max: 20.45
Current: -4.63
SHSE:605177's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 69.5% of 941
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -86.77
vs SHSE:605177: -4.63
Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co Ltd has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co (SHSE:605177) 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.
Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical 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 East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co Operating Margin % Chart
SHSE:605177 vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical 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 East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co Operating Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical 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 East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co (SHSE:605177) has a Operating Margin % of -5.79% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co ranks #287 out of 941 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co's current Operating Margin % is -5.79%. Based on the distribution chart, Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co ranks #287 out of 941 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co's Operating Margin % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co ranks #287 out of 941 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co in the upper half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Operating Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co's current Operating Margin % is -5.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co (SHSE:605177) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥12.42, compared to a current price of ¥15.10 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -5.79%. Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co (SHSE:605177), the current Operating Margin % is -5.79% 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 East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co (SHSE:605177) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥15.10 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥12.42.
GuruFocus considers Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:605177:
Operating Margin %: -5.79%
GF Value™: ¥12.42 vs. price of ¥15.10 (21.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:605177 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co Business Description
Zhejiang East-Asia Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the production of bulk pharmaceutical chemicals, tablets, granules and capsules. The company's main products are: Ofloxacin, levofloxacin, loratadine hydrochloride, levofloxacin hydrochloride, trimebutine maleate, ketoconazole, terbinafine hydrochloride, piperazine, ticlazole and so on.
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