SOHO ChinaSOHOF 36 Operating Margin % is 17.20% as of Dec. 2025, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 41.58. GuruFocus rates SOHOF with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.07 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,748 Real Estate companies, SOHO China ranks better than 68.36% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. SOHO China's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $16.7 Mil. SOHO China's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $96.9 Mil. Therefore, SOHO China's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.20%.
Warning Sign:
SOHO China Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SOHO China's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SOHOF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19 Med: 41.58 Max: 56.88
Current: 25.77
SOHOF's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 68.36% of 1748
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 13.22
vs SOHOF: 25.77
SOHO China's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -3.80% per year.
SOHO China's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $16.7 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $49.6 Mil.
SOHO China (OTCPK:SOHOF) 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.
SOHO China Operating Margin % Related Terms
SOHO China Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SOHO China'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.
SOHOF vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, SOHO China'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.
SOHO China Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, SOHO China's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SOHO China'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.
SOHO China'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.
SOHO China (SOHOF) has a Operating Margin % of 17.20% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on SOHO China and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 41.58. Over the past decade, SOHO China's Operating Margin % has ranged from 19.00 to 56.88. According to the industry distribution chart, SOHO China ranks #553 out of 1748 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is SOHO China's Operating Margin % too high?
SOHO China's current Operating Margin % of 17.20% is 59% below median its 10-year median of 41.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.00 to a high of 56.88. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.22. SOHO China's value of 17.20% is 30.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SOHO China ranks #553 out of 1748 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SOHO China has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SOHO China's Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, SOHO China ranks #553 out of 1748 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts SOHO China in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.22. SOHO China's value of 17.20% is 30.1% above this benchmark. Historically, SOHO China's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 19.00 to 56.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.58 vs. the industry median of 13.22, SOHO China 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 Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 13.22, based on 1,748 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. SOHO China's current Operating Margin % of 17.20% is 30.1% 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 SOHO China and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SOHO China's current Operating Margin % is 17.20%, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 41.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SOHO China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOHO China (SOHOF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.07, compared to a current price of $0.05 — trading 33.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 17.20%, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 41.58 and 30.1% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.22. SOHO China's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 SOHO China (SOHOF), the current Operating Margin % is 17.20% as of Dec. 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.
Is SOHO China (SOHOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOHO China stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.05 is trading 33.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.07.
GuruFocus considers SOHO China to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SOHOF:
Operating Margin %: 17.20% (59% below median its 10-year median of 41.58)
GF Value™: $0.07 vs. price of $0.05 (33.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.1% above the Real Estate median (#553 of 1748)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOHOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SOHO China Ltd is engaged in the provision of property leasing and related services, and real estate development in the People's Republic of China. Its properties include Lize SOHO, Gubei SOHO, Wangjing SOHO, Galaxy SOHO, Lingkong SOHO, Commune at the foot of the Great Wall, Bund SOHO, SOHO Fuxing Plaza, SOHO Tianshan Plaza, Qianmen Street, Sanlitun SOHO, Guanghua Road SOHO II, Jianwai SOHO, SOHO Shangdu, Boao Blue Coast, Chaowai SOHO, SOHO Donghai Plaza, SOHO Zhongshan Plaza, Zhongguancun SOHO, SOHO Jiasheng Center, SOHO Modern City, Yangzheng Kindergarten, and others. It focuses on commercial properties in the core areas of Beijing and Shanghai that will benefit from an appreciation in value. All of its rental income is derived from China.
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