De Licacy Industrial CoTPE:1464 +0.49%69 Operating Margin % is 5.76% as of Dec. 2025, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 3.80. GuruFocus rates TPE:1464 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$15.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, De Licacy Industrial Co ranks worse than 50.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for De Licacy Industrial Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1464'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.74 Med: 3.8 Max: 7.56
Current: 3.87
TPE:1464's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 50.91% of 1043
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.08
vs TPE:1464: 3.87
De Licacy Industrial Co (TPE:1464) 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.
De Licacy Industrial Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
De Licacy Industrial Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for De Licacy Industrial 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.
De Licacy Industrial Co Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, De Licacy Industrial 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.
De Licacy Industrial Co Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, De Licacy Industrial Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where De Licacy Industrial Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
De Licacy Industrial 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.
De Licacy Industrial 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.
De Licacy Industrial Co (TPE:1464) has a Operating Margin % of 5.76% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on De Licacy Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 3.80. According to the industry distribution chart, De Licacy Industrial Co ranks #531 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is De Licacy Industrial Co's Operating Margin % too high?
De Licacy Industrial Co's current Operating Margin % of 5.76% is 52% above median its 10-year median of 3.80. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. De Licacy Industrial Co's value of 5.76% is 41.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, De Licacy Industrial Co ranks #531 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, De Licacy Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does De Licacy Industrial Co's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, De Licacy Industrial Co ranks #531 out of 1043 companies for Operating Margin %. This places De Licacy Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. De Licacy Industrial Co's value of 5.76% is 41.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.80 vs. the industry median of 4.08, De Licacy Industrial 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.08, based on 1,043 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. De Licacy Industrial Co's current Operating Margin % of 5.76% is 41.2% 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 De Licacy Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. De Licacy Industrial Co's current Operating Margin % is 5.76%, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 3.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is De Licacy Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, De Licacy Industrial Co (TPE:1464) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$15.86, compared to a current price of NT$10.20 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.76%, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 3.80 and 41.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.08. De Licacy Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 De Licacy Industrial Co (TPE:1464), the current Operating Margin % is 5.76% as of Dec. 2025. 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 De Licacy Industrial Co (TPE:1464) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, De Licacy Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$10.20 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$15.86.
GuruFocus considers De Licacy Industrial Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1464:
Operating Margin %: 5.76% (52% above median its 10-year median of 3.80)
GF Value™: NT$15.86 vs. price of NT$10.20 (35.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#531 of 1043)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1464 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
De Licacy Industrial Co Ltd is a textile company engaged in manufacturing, dyeing and finishing, and trading of various textiles. The company manufacture plaid cloth, blended cloth, jacquard cloth, bubble cloth, telescopic cloth, chemical fiber cloth, polyester cotton cloth, satin, and other textile manufacturing, dyeing, and finishing processing, and trading business. It manufactures and markets yarn-dyed fabric in various materials, including cotton, polyester, viscose rayon, tencel, lyocell, polynosic, modal, nylon, linen, and stretch, which are used for manufacturing shirts, bottoms, suits, outerwear, sportswear, and home textiles, among others. The company operates in Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Europe, and North America, along with Taiwan.
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