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Changhong Meiling CoSZSE:000521 -0.40%75 Operating Margin % is 1.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 174% above its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates SZSE:000521 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥8.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 431 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Changhong Meiling Co ranks worse than 64.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Changhong Meiling Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SZSE:000521'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.75 Med: 0.47 Max: 3.27
Current: 1.12
SZSE:000521's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 64.5% of 431
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 3.64
vs SZSE:000521: 1.12
Changhong Meiling Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Changhong Meiling Co (SZSE:000521) 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.
Changhong Meiling Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Changhong Meiling Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Changhong Meiling 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.
SZSE:000521 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Changhong Meiling 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.
Changhong Meiling Co Operating Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Changhong Meiling Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Changhong Meiling Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Changhong Meiling 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.
Changhong Meiling 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.
Changhong Meiling Co (SZSE:000521) has a Operating Margin % of 1.29% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Changhong Meiling Co and its competitors. This is 174% above median its historical median of 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Changhong Meiling Co ranks #278 out of 431 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is Changhong Meiling Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Changhong Meiling Co's current Operating Margin % of 1.29% is 174% above median its 10-year median of 0.47. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Operating Margin % is 3.64. Changhong Meiling Co's value of 1.29% is 64.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Changhong Meiling Co ranks #278 out of 431 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Changhong Meiling Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Changhong Meiling Co's Operating Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Changhong Meiling Co ranks #278 out of 431 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Changhong Meiling Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.64. Changhong Meiling Co's value of 1.29% is 64.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 3.64, Changhong Meiling Co 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Operating Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.64, based on 431 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. Changhong Meiling Co's current Operating Margin % of 1.29% is 64.6% 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 Changhong Meiling Co and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Changhong Meiling Co's current Operating Margin % is 1.29%, which is 174% above median its own 10-year median of 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Changhong Meiling Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Changhong Meiling Co (SZSE:000521) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.39, compared to a current price of ¥4.96 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.29%, which is 174% above median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 64.6% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 3.64. Changhong Meiling Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 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 Changhong Meiling Co (SZSE:000521), the current Operating Margin % is 1.29% 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 Changhong Meiling Co (SZSE:000521) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Changhong Meiling Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.96 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.39.
GuruFocus considers Changhong Meiling Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SZSE:000521:
Operating Margin %: 1.29% (174% above median its 10-year median of 0.47)
GF Value™: ¥8.39 vs. price of ¥4.96 (40.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.6% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#278 of 431)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:000521 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Changhong Meiling Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, manufacturing and sales of refrigerators, which covers the manufacturing and sales of various household refrigerators and accessories, as well as the sales and services of other household appliances.
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