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Semight Instruments CoSHSE:688808 +0.88%7 Operating Margin % is 29.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3415% above its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688808 with a GF Score™ of 7/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,034 Industrial Products companies, Semight Instruments Co ranks better than 96.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Semight Instruments Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688808'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.08 Med: 0.84 Max: 26.37
Current: 26.37
SHSE:688808's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 96.61% of 3034
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.5
vs SHSE:688808: 26.37
Semight Instruments Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Semight Instruments Co (SHSE:688808) 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.
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Semight Instruments Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Semight Instruments 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:688808 vs VRT, BE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Semight Instruments 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.
Semight Instruments Co Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Semight Instruments Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Semight Instruments Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Semight Instruments 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.
Semight Instruments 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.
Semight Instruments Co (SHSE:688808) has a Operating Margin % of 29.53% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Semight Instruments Co and its competitors. This is 3415% above median its historical median of 0.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Semight Instruments Co ranks #103 out of 3034 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Semight Instruments Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Semight Instruments Co's current Operating Margin % of 29.53% is 3415% above median its 10-year median of 0.84. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.50. Semight Instruments Co's value of 29.53% is 354.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Semight Instruments Co ranks #103 out of 3034 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Semight Instruments Co has a GF Score™ of 7/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Semight Instruments Co's Operating Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Semight Instruments Co ranks #103 out of 3034 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Semight Instruments Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.50. Semight Instruments Co's value of 29.53% is 354.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 6.50, Semight Instruments 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.50, based on 3,034 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. Semight Instruments Co's current Operating Margin % of 29.53% is 354.3% 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 Semight Instruments Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Semight Instruments Co's current Operating Margin % is 29.53%, which is 3415% above median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Semight Instruments Co stock overvalued right now?
Semight Instruments Co (SHSE:688808) has a current Operating Margin % of 29.53%. The current Operating Margin % is 29.53%, which is 3415% above median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 354.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.50. Semight Instruments Co's overall GF Score™ is 7/100 with 2 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 Semight Instruments Co (SHSE:688808), the current Operating Margin % is 29.53% 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.
Semight Instruments Co Ltd is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, sales and service of electronic measuring instruments and semiconductor testing equipment.
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