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SHSE:688689'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.52 Med: 11.71 Max: 18.9
Current: 12.24
SHSE:688689's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 67.55% of 1023
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs SHSE:688689: 12.24
Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688689) 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.
Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics 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.
Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co Operating Margin % Chart
Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co Annual Data
SHSE:688689 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics 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.
Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co Operating Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics 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.
Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688689) has a Operating Margin % of 11.33% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.71. Over the past decade, Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.52 to 18.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co ranks #332 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co's current Operating Margin % of 11.33% is near median its 10-year median of 11.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.52 to a high of 18.90. The Semiconductors industry median Operating Margin % is 5.33. Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co's value of 11.33% is 112.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co ranks #332 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co's Operating Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co ranks #332 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.33. Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co's value of 11.33% is 112.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.52 to 18.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.71 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Operating Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 5.33, based on 1,023 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. Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co's current Operating Margin % of 11.33% is 112.6% 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 Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co's current Operating Margin % is 11.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688689) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥32.76, compared to a current price of ¥37.03 — trading 13% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.71 and 112.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.33. Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688689), the current Operating Margin % is 11.33% 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 Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688689) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥37.03 is trading 13% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥32.76.
GuruFocus considers Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688689:
Operating Margin %: 11.33% (near median its 10-year median of 11.71)
GF Value™: ¥32.76 vs. price of ¥37.03 (13% above fair value)
Industry Position: 112.6% above the Semiconductors median (#332 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688689 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co Business Description
Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co Ltd is primarily involved in the research and design, chip manufacturing, packaging and testing, sales and technical services for diode, triode, bridge rectifier and other semiconductor discrete devices. The company's products have been widely used in household appliances, power and chargers, green lighting, network and communications, automotive electronics, smart meters and instruments.
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