Sa International Holdings (STU:SSW) 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.
Sa International Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sa International Holdings 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.
Sa International Holdings Operating Margin % Chart
STU:SSW vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Sa International 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.
Sa International Holdings Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sa International Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sa International Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
Sa International 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.
Sa International Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
Sa International Holdings (STU:SSW) has a Operating Margin % of 2.76% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sa International Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Sa International Holdings ranks #700 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 62.1%.
Is Sa International Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Sa International Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 2.76% is near median its 10-year median of 3.02. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Sa International Holdings' value of 2.76% is 29.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sa International Holdings ranks #700 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sa International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sa International Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sa International Holdings ranks #700 out of 1128 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sa International Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Sa International Holdings' value of 2.76% is 29.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.02 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Sa International Holdings has consistently been below 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.91, based on 1,128 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. Sa International Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 2.76% is 29.3% below 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 Sa International Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sa International Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 2.76%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sa International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Sa International Holdings (STU:SSW) has a current Operating Margin % of 2.76%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.09, compared to a current price of €0.09 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.76%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.02 and 29.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.91. Sa International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Sa International Holdings (STU:SSW), the current Operating Margin % is 2.76% as of Sep. 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 Sa International Holdings (STU:SSW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sa International Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.09 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.09.
Key valuation signals for STU:SSW:
Operating Margin %: 2.76% (near median its 10-year median of 3.02)
GF Value™: €0.09 vs. price of €0.09 (1.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#700 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SSW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sa SA International Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The group operates as a beauty-product retail group in Asia. Its business covers Hong Kong and Macao SARs, the Chinese Mainland, and Southeast Asia. It is a one-stop beauty product specialty platform with a business focus on Beauty. The group provides diverse and quality products under more than 650 brands, ranging from skincare, fragrance, make-up, hair care, body care products, inner beauty and health products, as well as beauty equipment. Its diversified e-commerce platforms offer round-the-clock online shopping services along with comprehensive product information to customers from different countries. Its physical and online business presence is striving to provide a customer-centric omni-channel shopping experience.
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