Chiu Ting Machinery CoTPE:1539 72 Operating Margin % is 0.97% as of Dec. 2025, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 6.53. GuruFocus rates TPE:1539 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, Chiu Ting Machinery Co ranks worse than 69.26% on this metric.
Chiu Ting Machinery Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chiu Ting Machinery Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1539'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.45 Med: 6.53 Max: 10.71
Current: 2.45
TPE:1539's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 69.26% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs TPE:1539: 2.45
Chiu Ting Machinery Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -18.00% per year.
Chiu Ting Machinery Co (TPE:1539) 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.
Chiu Ting Machinery Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Chiu Ting Machinery Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chiu Ting Machinery 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.
TPE:1539 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Chiu Ting Machinery 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.
Chiu Ting Machinery Co Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Chiu Ting Machinery Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chiu Ting Machinery Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Chiu Ting Machinery 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.
Chiu Ting Machinery 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.
Chiu Ting Machinery Co (TPE:1539) has a Operating Margin % of 0.97% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Chiu Ting Machinery Co and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 6.53. Over the past decade, Chiu Ting Machinery Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.45 to 10.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Chiu Ting Machinery Co ranks #2104 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is Chiu Ting Machinery Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Chiu Ting Machinery Co's current Operating Margin % of 0.97% is 85% below median its 10-year median of 6.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.45 to a high of 10.71. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Chiu Ting Machinery Co's value of 0.97% is 85.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chiu Ting Machinery Co ranks #2104 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chiu Ting Machinery Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chiu Ting Machinery Co's Operating Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Chiu Ting Machinery Co ranks #2104 out of 3038 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Chiu Ting Machinery Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Chiu Ting Machinery Co's value of 0.97% is 85.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Chiu Ting Machinery Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.45 to 10.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.53 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Chiu Ting Machinery Co 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.53, based on 3,038 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. Chiu Ting Machinery Co's current Operating Margin % of 0.97% is 85.1% 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 Chiu Ting Machinery Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chiu Ting Machinery Co's current Operating Margin % is 0.97%, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 6.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chiu Ting Machinery Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiu Ting Machinery Co (TPE:1539) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.46, compared to a current price of NT$15.70 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.97%, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 6.53 and 85.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. Chiu Ting Machinery Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Chiu Ting Machinery Co (TPE:1539), the current Operating Margin % is 0.97% 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 Chiu Ting Machinery Co (TPE:1539) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiu Ting Machinery Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$15.70 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.46.
GuruFocus considers Chiu Ting Machinery Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1539:
Operating Margin %: 0.97% (85% below median its 10-year median of 6.53)
GF Value™: NT$17.46 vs. price of NT$15.70 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.1% below the Industrial Products median (#2104 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1539 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chiu Ting Machinery Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sales of planers, jointers, table saws, shapers, wood lathes, woodworking machinery parts, and power tools. The products offered by the company include benchtop table saws, parallelogram jointer series, and minimized snipe planar series. Geographically, the company operates and generates key revenue from Taiwan.
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