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SZSE:300018'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.06 Med: 10.39 Max: 29.79
Current: 21.95
SZSE:300018's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 93.54% of 3036
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.475
vs SZSE:300018: 21.95
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.
Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & 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.
SZSE:300018 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & 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.
Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
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.
Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co (SZSE:300018) has a Operating Margin % of 23.39% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co and its competitors. This is 125% above median its historical median of 10.39. Over the past decade, Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.06 to 29.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co ranks #196 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co's current Operating Margin % of 23.39% is 125% above median its 10-year median of 10.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.06 to a high of 29.79. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.48. Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co's value of 23.39% is 261.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co ranks #196 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co's Operating Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co ranks #196 out of 3036 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.48. Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co's value of 23.39% is 261.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.06 to 29.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.39 vs. the industry median of 6.48, Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.48, based on 3,036 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. Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co's current Operating Margin % of 23.39% is 261.2% 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 Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co's current Operating Margin % is 23.39%, which is 125% above median its own 10-year median of 10.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co (SZSE:300018) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.84, compared to a current price of ¥11.71 — trading 32.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 23.39%, which is 125% above median its 10-year median of 10.39 and 261.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.48. Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100. 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 Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co (SZSE:300018), the current Operating Margin % is 23.39% 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 Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co (SZSE:300018) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥11.71 is trading 32.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.84.
GuruFocus considers Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SZSE:300018:
Operating Margin %: 23.39% (125% above median its 10-year median of 10.39)
GF Value™: ¥8.84 vs. price of ¥11.71 (32.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 261.2% above the Industrial Products median (#196 of 3036)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:300018 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co Business Description
AddressNo. 6, 6th Road, Science and Technology Park, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan East Lake New Technology Development Zone, Hubei Province, Wuhan, CHN, 430223
Wuhan Zhongyuan Huadian Science & Technology Co Ltd specializes in the development and manufacturing of intelligent record analysis, electric power, and time synchronization systems in China.
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