Shenzhen Qingyi PhotomaskSHSE:688138 +4.67%86 Operating Margin % is 20.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 17.80. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688138 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥30.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask ranks better than 91.75% on this metric.
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.
Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Operating Margin % Related Terms
Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask 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.
SHSE:688138 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask'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.
Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask'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.
Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask (SHSE:688138) has a Operating Margin % of 20.88% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 17.80. Over the past decade, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.74 to 20.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask ranks #204 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Operating Margin % too high?
Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's current Operating Margin % of 20.88% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 17.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.74 to a high of 20.13. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's value of 20.88% is 448% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask ranks #204 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Operating Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask ranks #204 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's value of 20.88% is 448% above this benchmark. Historically, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.74 to 20.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.80 vs. the industry median of 3.81, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask 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 3.81, based on 2,472 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. Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's current Operating Margin % of 20.88% is 448% 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 Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's current Operating Margin % is 20.88%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 17.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask (SHSE:688138) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥30.49, compared to a current price of ¥42.55 — trading 39.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 20.88%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 17.80 and 448% above the Hardware industry median of 3.81. Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 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 Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask (SHSE:688138), the current Operating Margin % is 20.88% 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 Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask (SHSE:688138) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥42.55 is trading 39.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥30.49.
GuruFocus considers Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688138:
Operating Margin %: 20.88% (17% above median its 10-year median of 17.80)
GF Value™: ¥30.49 vs. price of ¥42.55 (39.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 448% above the Hardware median (#204 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688138 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Ltd is a manufacturer of high precision mask that integrates research, design, production and sales with the technology in China. Its products include TFT, color STN, STN and TNLCD chrome plate mask, EL, OLED chrome plate mask; PDP, VFD chrome plate mask, and IC capsulation, HDI, including chrome plate mask and dry mask, such as BGA, CSP, and BUMPING.
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