Mobile World InvestmentSTC:MWG -1.14%90 Operating Margin % is 6.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 4.51. GuruFocus rates STC:MWG with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫81,830.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,121 Retail - Cyclical companies, Mobile World Investment ranks better than 56.56% on this metric.
Mobile World Investment (STC:MWG) 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.
Mobile World Investment Operating Margin % Related Terms
Mobile World Investment Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mobile World Investment'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.
STC:MWG vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Mobile World Investment'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.
Mobile World Investment Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mobile World Investment's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mobile World Investment's Operating Margin % falls into.
Mobile World Investment 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.
Mobile World Investment'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.
Mobile World Investment (STC:MWG) has a Operating Margin % of 6.25% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Mobile World Investment and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 4.51. Over the past decade, Mobile World Investment's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.37 to 5.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Mobile World Investment ranks #487 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is Mobile World Investment's Operating Margin % too high?
Mobile World Investment's current Operating Margin % of 6.25% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 4.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 5.04. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.92. Mobile World Investment's value of 6.25% is 59.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mobile World Investment ranks #487 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mobile World Investment has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mobile World Investment's Operating Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Mobile World Investment ranks #487 out of 1121 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Mobile World Investment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.92. Mobile World Investment's value of 6.25% is 59.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Mobile World Investment's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.37 to 5.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.51 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Mobile World Investment 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.92, based on 1,121 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. Mobile World Investment's current Operating Margin % of 6.25% is 59.4% 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 Mobile World Investment and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mobile World Investment's current Operating Margin % is 6.25%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 4.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mobile World Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mobile World Investment (STC:MWG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫81,830.25, compared to a current price of ₫78,000.00 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.25%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 4.51 and 59.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.92. Mobile World Investment's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Mobile World Investment (STC:MWG), the current Operating Margin % is 6.25% 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 Mobile World Investment (STC:MWG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mobile World Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫78,000.00 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫81,830.25.
GuruFocus considers Mobile World Investment to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STC:MWG:
Operating Margin %: 6.25% (39% above median its 10-year median of 4.51)
GF Value™: ₫81,830.25 vs. price of ₫78,000.00 (4.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#487 of 1121)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:MWG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mobile World Investment Corp is a Vietnam-based company primarily trading in consumer electronic products. Its stores offer digital mobile devices such as cellphones, tablets, laptops, and accessories. The company products also include other consumer electronic goods such as television, karaoke machines, refrigerators, washing machines, rice cookers, blenders, irons, electromagnetic stoves, microwaves, and vacuum cleaners.
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