Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC (STC:CII) 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.
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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.
Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC 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.
Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC Operating Margin % Chart
Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC Annual Data
STC:CII vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC'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.
Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC 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.
Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC (STC:CII) has a Operating Margin % of 38.81% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC and its competitors. This is 170% above median its historical median of 14.38. Over the past decade, Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.47 to 36.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC ranks #49 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC's Operating Margin % too high?
Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC's current Operating Margin % of 38.81% is 170% above median its 10-year median of 14.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.47 to a high of 36.99. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC's value of 38.81% is 558.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC ranks #49 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC ranks #49 out of 1767 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC's value of 38.81% is 558.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.47 to 36.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.38 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,767 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. Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC's current Operating Margin % of 38.81% is 558.9% 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 Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC's current Operating Margin % is 38.81%, which is 170% above median its own 10-year median of 14.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC (STC:CII) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫8,405.24, compared to a current price of ₫17,400.00 — trading 107% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 38.81%, which is 170% above median its 10-year median of 14.38 and 558.9% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC (STC:CII), the current Operating Margin % is 38.81% 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 Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC (STC:CII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₫17,400.00 is trading 107% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫8,405.24.
GuruFocus considers Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:CII:
Operating Margin %: 38.81% (170% above median its 10-year median of 14.38)
GF Value™: ₫8,405.24 vs. price of ₫17,400.00 (107% above fair value)
Industry Position: 558.9% above the Construction median (#49 of 1767)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:CII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC Business Description
Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC engages in construction, development, and operation of infrastructure projects. The investment activities of the company include bridge and road, water, and real estate. Some of the projects of the company include Hanoi highway expansion phrase 2, Saigon 2 bridge, rach chiec bridge, rach mieu bridge phrase 2, tan hiep 2 water plant project, diamond riverside building project, and lu gia building project.
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