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L K Technology Holdings (STU:L5D) 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.
L K Technology Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
L K Technology Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L K Technology Holdings'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:L5D vs GEV, ETN, PH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, L K Technology Holdings'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.
L K Technology Holdings Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, L K Technology Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L K Technology Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
L K Technology Holdings 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.
L K Technology Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
L K Technology Holdings (STU:L5D) has a Operating Margin % of -5.68% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on L K Technology Holdings and its competitors. Over the past decade, L K Technology Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.53 to 13.40. According to the industry distribution chart, L K Technology Holdings ranks #2208 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 72.7%.
Is L K Technology Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
L K Technology Holdings' current Operating Margin % is -5.68%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.53 to a high of 13.40. Based on the distribution chart, L K Technology Holdings ranks #2208 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, L K Technology Holdings has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L K Technology Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, L K Technology Holdings ranks #2208 out of 3036 companies for Operating Margin %. This places L K Technology Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.48. Historically, L K Technology Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.53 to 13.40 over the past decade. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.48, based on 3,036 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. 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 L K Technology Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L K Technology Holdings's current Operating Margin % is -5.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L K Technology Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L K Technology Holdings (STU:L5D) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.36, compared to a current price of €0.15 — trading 59.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -5.68%. L K Technology Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 9 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 L K Technology Holdings (STU:L5D), the current Operating Margin % is -5.68% 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 L K Technology Holdings (STU:L5D) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L K Technology Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.15 is trading 59.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.36.
GuruFocus considers L K Technology Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:L5D:
Operating Margin %: -5.68%
GF Value™: €0.36 vs. price of €0.15 (59.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:L5D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
L K Technology Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. It is principally engaged in the design, manufacture, and sales of the hot chamber and cold chamber die-casting machines, plastic injection moulding machines, computerized numerical controlled (CNC) machining centers and related accessories. The company's operating segment includes Die-casting machine; Plastic injection moulding machine and CNC machining centre. It generates maximum revenue from the Die-casting machine segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Mainland China and also has a presence in Europe, North America, Central America and South America and Other countries.
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