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OPT Machine Vision Tech CoSHSE:688686 -1.98%93 Operating Margin % is 18.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 33.76. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688686 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥136.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,476 Hardware companies, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co ranks better than 86.95% on this metric.
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co (SHSE:688686) 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.
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
OPT Machine Vision Tech 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.
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co Operating Margin % Chart
SHSE:688686 vs APH, GLW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, OPT Machine Vision Tech 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.
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
OPT Machine Vision Tech 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.
OPT Machine Vision Tech 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.
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co (SHSE:688686) has a Operating Margin % of 18.70% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on OPT Machine Vision Tech Co and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 33.76. Over the past decade, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.35 to 46.16. According to the industry distribution chart, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co ranks #323 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's Operating Margin % too high?
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's current Operating Margin % of 18.70% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 33.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.35 to a high of 46.16. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.83. OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's value of 18.70% is 388.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co ranks #323 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's Operating Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co ranks #323 out of 2476 companies for Operating Margin %. This places OPT Machine Vision Tech Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.83. OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's value of 18.70% is 388.3% above this benchmark. Historically, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.35 to 46.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.76 vs. the industry median of 3.83, OPT Machine Vision Tech 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 3.83, 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. OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's current Operating Margin % of 18.70% is 388.3% 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 OPT Machine Vision Tech Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's current Operating Margin % is 18.70%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 33.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OPT Machine Vision Tech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co (SHSE:688686) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥136.26, compared to a current price of ¥111.65 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.70%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 33.76 and 388.3% above the Hardware industry median of 3.83. OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 6 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 OPT Machine Vision Tech Co (SHSE:688686), the current Operating Margin % is 18.70% 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 OPT Machine Vision Tech Co (SHSE:688686) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥111.65 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥136.26.
GuruFocus considers OPT Machine Vision Tech Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688686:
Operating Margin %: 18.70% (45% below median its 10-year median of 33.76)
GF Value™: ¥136.26 vs. price of ¥111.65 (18.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 388.3% above the Hardware median (#323 of 2476)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688686 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co Ltd is a supplier of core automation components. OPT products include vision systems, light sources, lenses, industrial cameras, 3D laser sensors, industrial barcode readers and others.
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