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SZSE:000429'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.5 Med: 56.73 Max: 60.14
Current: 59.16
SZSE:000429's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 99.15% of 1772
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.9
vs SZSE:000429: 59.16
Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co (SZSE:000429) 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.
Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co 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.
Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co Operating Margin % Chart
Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co Annual Data
Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development 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.
Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development 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.
* 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.
Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co (SZSE:000429) has a Operating Margin % of 62.49% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 56.73. Over the past decade, Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 46.50 to 60.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co ranks #15 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 0.8%.
Is Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co's current Operating Margin % of 62.49% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 56.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.50 to a high of 60.14. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.90. Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co's value of 62.49% is 959.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co ranks #15 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co ranks #15 out of 1772 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.90. Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co's value of 62.49% is 959.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 46.50 to 60.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.73 vs. the industry median of 5.90, Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.90, based on 1,772 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. Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co's current Operating Margin % of 62.49% is 959.2% 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 Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co's current Operating Margin % is 62.49%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 56.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co (SZSE:000429) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥11.67, compared to a current price of ¥13.18 — trading 12.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 62.49%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 56.73 and 959.2% above the Construction industry median of 5.90. Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co (SZSE:000429), the current Operating Margin % is 62.49% as of Jun. 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 Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co (SZSE:000429) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥13.18 is trading 12.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥11.67.
GuruFocus considers Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SZSE:000429:
Operating Margin %: 62.49% (10% above median its 10-year median of 56.73)
GF Value™: ¥11.67 vs. price of ¥13.18 (12.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 959.2% above the Construction median (#15 of 1772)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:000429 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Co Ltd is principally engaged in the development and operation of expressways and large bridges. It is involved in tolling and maintenance of Guangfo Expressway, Fokai Expressway, Jiujiang Bridge, Huiyan Expressway, Maozhan Expressway, Jiangzhong Expressway, Kangda Expressway and Gankang Expressway.
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