China New Higher Education Group (STU:8CN) 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.
China New Higher Education Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
China New Higher Education Group 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.
China New Higher Education Group Operating Margin % Chart
STU:8CN vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China New Higher Education Group'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.
China New Higher Education Group Operating Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China New Higher Education Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China New Higher Education Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
China New Higher Education Group 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.
China New Higher Education Group (STU:8CN) has a Operating Margin % of 32.78% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on China New Higher Education Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.20. Over the past decade, China New Higher Education Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 30.06 to 43.61. According to the industry distribution chart, China New Higher Education Group ranks #38 out of 256 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is China New Higher Education Group's Operating Margin % too high?
China New Higher Education Group's current Operating Margin % of 32.78% is near median its 10-year median of 35.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.06 to a high of 43.61. The Education industry median Operating Margin % is 9.58. China New Higher Education Group's value of 32.78% is 242.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China New Higher Education Group ranks #38 out of 256 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China New Higher Education Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China New Higher Education Group's Operating Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China New Higher Education Group ranks #38 out of 256 companies for Operating Margin %. This places China New Higher Education Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.58. China New Higher Education Group's value of 32.78% is 242.3% above this benchmark. Historically, China New Higher Education Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 30.06 to 43.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.20 vs. the industry median of 9.58, China New Higher Education Group 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 Education company?
The median Operating Margin % among Education companies is 9.58, based on 256 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. China New Higher Education Group's current Operating Margin % of 32.78% is 242.3% 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 China New Higher Education Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China New Higher Education Group's current Operating Margin % is 32.78%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China New Higher Education Group stock overvalued right now?
China New Higher Education Group (STU:8CN) has a current Operating Margin % of 32.78%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.15, compared to a current price of €0.06 — trading 62% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 32.78%, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.20 and 242.3% above the Education industry median of 9.58. China New Higher Education Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 China New Higher Education Group (STU:8CN), the current Operating Margin % is 32.78% as of Feb. 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 China New Higher Education Group (STU:8CN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China New Higher Education Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.06 is trading 62% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.15.
Key valuation signals for STU:8CN:
Operating Margin %: 32.78% (near median its 10-year median of 35.20)
GF Value™: €0.15 vs. price of €0.06 (62% below fair value)
Industry Position: 242.3% above the Education median (#38 of 256)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:8CN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China New Higher Education Group Business Description
China New Higher Education Group Ltd is engaged in the operations of Yunnan School, Guizhou School, Central China School, Northeast School, Luoyang School, Guangxi Schools, Gansu School and Zhengzhou School. The Group provides education services in the PRC and operates within one geographical location, as all revenues were generated in the PRC.
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