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China Everbright Environment GroupSTU:CNE +0.36%47 Operating Margin % is 30.25% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 30.21. GuruFocus rates STU:CNE with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 236 Waste Management companies, China Everbright Environment Group ranks better than 92.8% on this metric.
China Everbright Environment Group (STU:CNE) 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 Everbright Environment Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
China Everbright Environment 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 Everbright Environment Group Operating Margin % Chart
STU:CNE vs WM, RSG, WCN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, China Everbright Environment 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 Everbright Environment Group Operating Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, China Everbright Environment Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Everbright Environment Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
China Everbright Environment 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 Everbright Environment Group (STU:CNE) has a Operating Margin % of 30.25% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on China Everbright Environment Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.21. Over the past decade, China Everbright Environment Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 25.62 to 34.57. According to the industry distribution chart, China Everbright Environment Group ranks #17 out of 236 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is China Everbright Environment Group's Operating Margin % too high?
China Everbright Environment Group's current Operating Margin % of 30.25% is near median its 10-year median of 30.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.62 to a high of 34.57. The Waste Management industry median Operating Margin % is 6.72. China Everbright Environment Group's value of 30.25% is 350.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Everbright Environment Group ranks #17 out of 236 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Everbright Environment Group has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Everbright Environment Group's Operating Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, China Everbright Environment Group ranks #17 out of 236 companies for Operating Margin %. This places China Everbright Environment Group in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.72. China Everbright Environment Group's value of 30.25% is 350.5% above this benchmark. Historically, China Everbright Environment Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 25.62 to 34.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.21 vs. the industry median of 6.72, China Everbright Environment 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 a Waste Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Waste Management companies is 6.72, based on 236 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 Everbright Environment Group's current Operating Margin % of 30.25% is 350.5% 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 Everbright Environment Group and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Everbright Environment Group's current Operating Margin % is 30.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Everbright Environment Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Everbright Environment Group (STU:CNE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.34, compared to a current price of €0.55 — trading 61.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 30.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.21 and 350.5% above the Waste Management industry median of 6.72. China Everbright Environment Group's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Everbright Environment Group (STU:CNE), the current Operating Margin % is 30.25% 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 Everbright Environment Group (STU:CNE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Everbright Environment Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.55 is trading 61.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.34.
GuruFocus considers China Everbright Environment Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CNE:
Operating Margin %: 30.25% (near median its 10-year median of 30.21)
GF Value™: €0.34 vs. price of €0.55 (61.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 350.5% above the Waste Management median (#17 of 236)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CNE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Everbright Environment Group Business Description
China Everbright Environment Group Ltd engages in construction and operation of environmental energy and water projects such as waste-to-energy plants, food and kitchen waste treatment projects, and sludge treatment and disposal projects. It also provides waste sorting, renewable resources utilization, and sanitation operation services. The company has several segments including Environmental energy project construction and operation, Greentech project construction and operation, Environmental water project construction and operation, and Others. Geographically, the company is active in Chinese Mainland, Germany, Poland, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Hong Kong generating key revenue from PRC region.
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