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Jilin Chemical Fibre CoSZSE:000420 +0.27%79 Operating Margin % is 6.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 6.43. GuruFocus rates SZSE:000420 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Jilin Chemical Fibre Co ranks better than 61.61% on this metric.
Jilin Chemical Fibre Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jilin Chemical Fibre Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SZSE:000420'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7 Med: 6.43 Max: 13.21
Current: 6.23
SZSE:000420's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 61.61% of 1042
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.075
vs SZSE:000420: 6.23
Jilin Chemical Fibre Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 48.40% per year.
Jilin Chemical Fibre Co (SZSE:000420) 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.
Jilin Chemical Fibre Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Jilin Chemical Fibre Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jilin Chemical Fibre Co'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.
Jilin Chemical Fibre Co Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Jilin Chemical Fibre Co'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.
Jilin Chemical Fibre Co Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jilin Chemical Fibre Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jilin Chemical Fibre Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Jilin Chemical Fibre Co 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.
Jilin Chemical Fibre Co'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.
Jilin Chemical Fibre Co (SZSE:000420) has a Operating Margin % of 6.90% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Jilin Chemical Fibre Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.43. Over the past decade, Jilin Chemical Fibre Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.70 to 13.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Jilin Chemical Fibre Co ranks #400 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 38.4%.
Is Jilin Chemical Fibre Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Jilin Chemical Fibre Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.90% is near median its 10-year median of 6.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 13.21. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. Jilin Chemical Fibre Co's value of 6.90% is 69.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jilin Chemical Fibre Co ranks #400 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jilin Chemical Fibre Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jilin Chemical Fibre Co's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Jilin Chemical Fibre Co ranks #400 out of 1042 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Jilin Chemical Fibre Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. Jilin Chemical Fibre Co's value of 6.90% is 69.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Jilin Chemical Fibre Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.70 to 13.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.43 vs. the industry median of 4.08, Jilin Chemical Fibre Co 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.08, based on 1,042 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. Jilin Chemical Fibre Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.90% is 69.3% 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 Jilin Chemical Fibre Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jilin Chemical Fibre Co's current Operating Margin % is 6.90%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jilin Chemical Fibre Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jilin Chemical Fibre Co (SZSE:000420) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.60, compared to a current price of ¥3.67 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.90%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.43 and 69.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.08. Jilin Chemical Fibre Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Jilin Chemical Fibre Co (SZSE:000420), the current Operating Margin % is 6.90% 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 Jilin Chemical Fibre Co (SZSE:000420) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jilin Chemical Fibre Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥3.67 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.60.
GuruFocus considers Jilin Chemical Fibre Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SZSE:000420:
Operating Margin %: 6.90% (near median its 10-year median of 6.43)
GF Value™: ¥4.60 vs. price of ¥3.67 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#400 of 1042)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:000420 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jilin Chemical Fibre Co Ltd is engaged in chemical fiber manufacturing. The products of the company include viscose staple fiber, viscose filament yarn, acrylic fiber, chemical fiber pulp, yarn, a heat accumulating fiber, anti-pill fiber, gelled dying fiber, carbon fiber precursor, and paper products.
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