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SZSE:301187'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.6 Med: 11.37 Max: 19
Current: 6.79
SZSE:301187's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 50.56% of 3040
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.67
vs SZSE:301187: 6.79
Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co (SZSE:301187) 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.
Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry 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.
Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co Operating Margin % Chart
Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co Annual Data
Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry 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.
Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry 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.
Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co (SZSE:301187) has a Operating Margin % of 12.19% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.37. Over the past decade, Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.60 to 19.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co ranks #1503 out of 3040 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co's current Operating Margin % of 12.19% is near median its 10-year median of 11.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.60 to a high of 19.00. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.67. Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co's value of 12.19% is 82.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co ranks #1503 out of 3040 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co ranks #1503 out of 3040 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.67. Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co's value of 12.19% is 82.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.60 to 19.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.37 vs. the industry median of 6.67, Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry 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 6.67, based on 3,040 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. Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co's current Operating Margin % of 12.19% is 82.8% 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 Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co's current Operating Margin % is 12.19%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co (SZSE:301187) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥27.67, compared to a current price of ¥14.65 — trading 47.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.19%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.37 and 82.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.67. Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 12 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 Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co (SZSE:301187), the current Operating Margin % is 12.19% 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 Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co (SZSE:301187) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥14.65 is trading 47.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥27.67.
GuruFocus considers Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SZSE:301187:
Operating Margin %: 12.19% (near median its 10-year median of 11.37)
GF Value™: ¥27.67 vs. price of ¥14.65 (47.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1503 of 3040)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:301187 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Suzhou Alton Electrical & Mechanical Industry Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, production and sales of aerodynamic equipment and cleaning equipment.
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