IMAX China HoldingSTU:IMK -2.70%81 Operating Margin % is 36.74% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 38.41. GuruFocus rates STU:IMK with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, IMAX China Holding ranks better than 98.63% on this metric.
IMAX China Holding Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for IMAX China Holding's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:IMK'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.89 Med: 38.41 Max: 45.75
Current: 45.75
STU:IMK's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 98.63% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.51
vs STU:IMK: 45.75
IMAX China Holding's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 57.30% per year.
IMAX China Holding (STU:IMK) 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.
IMAX China Holding Operating Margin % Related Terms
IMAX China Holding Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IMAX China Holding'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.
STU:IMK vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, IMAX China Holding'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.
IMAX China Holding Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, IMAX China Holding's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IMAX China Holding's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
IMAX China Holding'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.
IMAX China Holding (STU:IMK) has a Operating Margin % of 36.74% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on IMAX China Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.41. Over the past decade, IMAX China Holding's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.89 to 45.75. According to the industry distribution chart, IMAX China Holding ranks #14 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is IMAX China Holding's Operating Margin % too high?
IMAX China Holding's current Operating Margin % of 36.74% is near median its 10-year median of 38.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.89 to a high of 45.75. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. IMAX China Holding's value of 36.74% is 1363.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IMAX China Holding ranks #14 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IMAX China Holding has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IMAX China Holding's Operating Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, IMAX China Holding ranks #14 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This places IMAX China Holding in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. IMAX China Holding's value of 36.74% is 1363.7% above this benchmark. Historically, IMAX China Holding's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.89 to 45.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.41 vs. the industry median of 2.51, IMAX China Holding 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.51, based on 1,023 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. IMAX China Holding's current Operating Margin % of 36.74% is 1363.7% 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 IMAX China Holding and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IMAX China Holding's current Operating Margin % is 36.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IMAX China Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMAX China Holding (STU:IMK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.01, compared to a current price of €0.90 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 36.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.41 and 1363.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.51. IMAX China Holding's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign 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 IMAX China Holding (STU:IMK), the current Operating Margin % is 36.74% 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 IMAX China Holding (STU:IMK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMAX China Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.90 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.01.
GuruFocus considers IMAX China Holding to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:IMK:
Operating Margin %: 36.74% (near median its 10-year median of 38.41)
GF Value™: €1.01 vs. price of €0.90 (10.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1363.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#14 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:IMK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IMAX China Holding Inc is an investment holding company that operates in the Entertainment industry in China. The Group has two reportable segments: Content Solutions, which principally includes content enhancement and distribution, and Technology Products and Services, which principally includes the sales, lease, and maintenance of IMAX Systems. The Group's activities that do not meet the criteria for a reportable segment are reported within all Others. The company operates in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau, with the majority of revenue from Mainland China.
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