China International CapitalSTU:CIM -3.39%66 Operating Margin % is 71.90% as of Dec. 2025, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 48.20. GuruFocus rates STU:CIM with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Capital Markets companies, China International Capital ranks better than 84.34% on this metric.
China International Capital (STU:CIM) 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.
China International Capital Operating Margin % Related Terms
China International Capital 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 International Capital Operating Margin % Chart
STU:CIM vs MS, GS, SCHW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, China International Capital'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 International Capital Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, China International Capital's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China International Capital's Operating Margin % falls into.
China International Capital 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.
China International Capital'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.
China International Capital (STU:CIM) has a Operating Margin % of 71.90% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on China International Capital and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 48.20. Over the past decade, China International Capital's Operating Margin % has ranged from 40.87 to 53.75. According to the industry distribution chart, China International Capital ranks #104 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is China International Capital's Operating Margin % too high?
China International Capital's current Operating Margin % of 71.90% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 48.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.87 to a high of 53.75. The Capital Markets industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. China International Capital's value of 71.90% is 933.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China International Capital ranks #104 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China International Capital has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China International Capital's Operating Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, China International Capital ranks #104 out of 664 companies for Operating Margin %. This places China International Capital in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. China International Capital's value of 71.90% is 933.8% above this benchmark. Historically, China International Capital's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 40.87 to 53.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.20 vs. the industry median of 6.96, China International Capital 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Operating Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 6.96, based on 664 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 International Capital's current Operating Margin % of 71.90% is 933.8% 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 International Capital and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China International Capital's current Operating Margin % is 71.90%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 48.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China International Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China International Capital (STU:CIM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.98, compared to a current price of €2.28 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 71.90%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 48.20 and 933.8% above the Capital Markets industry median of 6.96. China International Capital's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 International Capital (STU:CIM), the current Operating Margin % is 71.90% 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 China International Capital (STU:CIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China International Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.28 is trading 15.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.98.
GuruFocus considers China International Capital to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CIM:
Operating Margin %: 71.90% (49% above median its 10-year median of 48.20)
GF Value™: €1.98 vs. price of €2.28 (15.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 933.8% above the Capital Markets median (#104 of 664)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China International Capital Corp Ltd is a capital market operations company based in China. Its business is carried out through investment banking, the equities segment, asset management, the FICC segment, wealth management, and private equity segments. The Others segment comprises other business departments, as well as middle and back offices. The company derives its earnings predominantly from China, with the remainder coming from overseas. It generates the majority of its revenue from the wealth management segment.
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