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JSTI GroupSZSE:300284 -2.26%62 Operating Margin % is 4.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 17.56. GuruFocus rates SZSE:300284 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,765 Construction companies, JSTI Group ranks better than 78.64% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. JSTI Group's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥43 Mil. JSTI Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥871 Mil. Therefore, JSTI Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.98%.
Warning Sign:
JSTI Group operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for JSTI Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SZSE:300284'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.47 Med: 17.56 Max: 22.66
Current: 12.47
SZSE:300284's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 78.64% of 1765
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.89
vs SZSE:300284: 12.47
JSTI Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -8.10% per year.
JSTI Group's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥43 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥527 Mil.
JSTI Group (SZSE:300284) 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.
JSTI Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
JSTI Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JSTI Group'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:300284 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, JSTI Group'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.
JSTI Group Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, JSTI Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JSTI Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
JSTI Group'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.
JSTI Group (SZSE:300284) has a Operating Margin % of 4.98% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on JSTI Group and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 17.56. Over the past decade, JSTI Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.47 to 22.66. According to the industry distribution chart, JSTI Group ranks #377 out of 1765 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is JSTI Group's Operating Margin % too high?
JSTI Group's current Operating Margin % of 4.98% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 17.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.47 to a high of 22.66. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. JSTI Group's value of 4.98% is 15.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JSTI Group ranks #377 out of 1765 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JSTI Group has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JSTI Group's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, JSTI Group ranks #377 out of 1765 companies for Operating Margin %. This places JSTI Group in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. JSTI Group's value of 4.98% is 15.4% below this benchmark. Historically, JSTI Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.47 to 22.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.56 vs. the industry median of 5.89, JSTI Group 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,765 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. JSTI Group's current Operating Margin % of 4.98% is 15.4% 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 JSTI Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JSTI Group's current Operating Margin % is 4.98%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 17.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JSTI Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JSTI Group (SZSE:300284) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.86, compared to a current price of ¥5.18 — trading 24.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.98%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 17.56 and 15.4% below the Construction industry median of 5.89. JSTI Group's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 JSTI Group (SZSE:300284), the current Operating Margin % is 4.98% 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 JSTI Group (SZSE:300284) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JSTI Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.18 is trading 24.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.86.
GuruFocus considers JSTI Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SZSE:300284:
Operating Margin %: 4.98% (72% below median its 10-year median of 17.56)
GF Value™: ¥6.86 vs. price of ¥5.18 (24.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.4% below the Construction median (#377 of 1765)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:300284 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JSTI Group is a global engineering consulting firm. The company's services include planning consultation, survey and design, test and inspection, project and construction management and urban management optimization, engineering and architecture, risk management of natural disasters, design, supervision, and maintenance of hydraulic infrastructures. The company offers its services for highway, rail, maritime, aviation, water, environment, architecture, industry, and government fields, as well as smart cities.
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