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SMJ International HoldingsSMJF -0.36%16 Operating Margin % is -5.30% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates SMJF with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, SMJ International Holdings ranks worse than 61.63% on this metric.
SMJ International Holdings (AMEX:SMJF) 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.
SMJ International Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
SMJ International Holdings 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.
SMJ International Holdings Operating Margin % Chart
SMJ International Holdings Annual Data
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Mar25
Operating Margin %
8.88
6.84
SMJ International Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Mar24
Sep24
Mar25
Sep25
Operating Margin %
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3.61
10.03
-5.30
SMJF vs UFI, CULP, PASW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, SMJ International Holdings'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.
SMJ International Holdings Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SMJ International Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SMJ International Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
SMJ International Holdings 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.
SMJ International Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
SMJ International Holdings (SMJF) has a Operating Margin % of -5.30% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on SMJ International Holdings and its competitors. Over the past decade, SMJ International Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.98 to 8.88. According to the industry distribution chart, SMJ International Holdings ranks #641 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 61.6%.
Is SMJ International Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
SMJ International Holdings' current Operating Margin % is -5.30%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.98 to a high of 8.88. Based on the distribution chart, SMJ International Holdings ranks #641 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SMJ International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMJ International Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to UFI and CULP?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, SMJ International Holdings ranks #641 out of 1040 companies for Operating Margin %. This places SMJ International Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.09. Historically, SMJ International Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.98 to 8.88 over the past decade. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.09, based on 1,040 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. 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 SMJ International Holdings and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SMJ International Holdings's current Operating Margin % is -5.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMJ International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
SMJ International Holdings (SMJF) has a current Operating Margin % of -5.30%. The current Operating Margin % is -5.30%. SMJ International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 3 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 SMJ International Holdings (SMJF), the current Operating Margin % is -5.30% as of Sep. 2025. 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.
SMJ International Holdings Inc specializes in the sale and distribution of a wide range of flooring products such as carpet tiles, broadloom carpets and vinyl tiles. The company operates under the proprietary brand 'SMJ'.The company also supplies environmentally friendly flooring products, promoting sustainable building practices in Asia. It has presence in several countries including Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Hong Kong, PRC, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei, and India. It generates revenue mainly through the sale and distribution of its flooring products prominently in Singapore.
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