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Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology CoSZSE:001237 -1.21%20 Operating Margin % is 18.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 15.32. GuruFocus rates SZSE:001237 with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 431 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co ranks worse than 93.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SZSE:001237'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.93 Med: 15.32 Max: 100
Current: -24.93
SZSE:001237's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 93.27% of 431
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 3.79
vs SZSE:001237: -24.93
Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co (SZSE:001237) 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.
Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology 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.
Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co Operating Margin % Chart
Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co Annual Data
Trend
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Operating Margin %
12.07
15.83
100.00
14.80
Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co Quarterly Data
SZSE:001237 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology 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.
Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co Operating Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology 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.
Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co (SZSE:001237) has a Operating Margin % of 18.46% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 15.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co ranks #402 out of 431 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 93.3%.
Is Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co's current Operating Margin % of 18.46% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 15.32. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Operating Margin % is 3.79. Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co's value of 18.46% is 387.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co ranks #402 out of 431 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co's Operating Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co ranks #402 out of 431 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.79. Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co's value of 18.46% is 387.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.32 vs. the industry median of 3.79, Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Operating Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.79, 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. Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co's current Operating Margin % of 18.46% is 387.1% 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 Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co's current Operating Margin % is 18.46%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 15.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co (SZSE:001237) has a current Operating Margin % of 18.46%. The current Operating Margin % is 18.46%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 15.32 and 387.1% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 3.79. Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co (SZSE:001237), the current Operating Margin % is 18.46% 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.
Ningbo Hicon Industry Technology Co Ltd is engaged in the research, development, production, and sales of refrigeration equipment. The company's products are widely used in many commercial and household fields, such as restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, cafes, milk tea shops, convenience stores, bars, schools, and offices. It exports to various countries and regions around the world, including China, the United States, Canada, Germany, Sweden, and Australia. The company's offerings include ice makers, Commercial ice makers, wine cabinets, refrigerators, freezers, car refrigerators, Ice cream machines, display cases, and Snow melting machines.
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