Chang Type Industrial CoTPE:1541 +0.45%70 Operating Margin % is 7.18% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 7.13. GuruFocus rates TPE:1541 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$32.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, Chang Type Industrial Co ranks better than 52.01% on this metric.
Chang Type Industrial Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -23.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chang Type Industrial Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1541'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64 Med: 7.13 Max: 13.01
Current: 6.95
TPE:1541's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 52.01% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs TPE:1541: 6.95
Chang Type Industrial Co (TPE:1541) 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.
Chang Type Industrial Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Chang Type Industrial 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.
TPE:1541 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Chang Type 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.
Chang Type Industrial Co Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Chang Type Industrial Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chang Type Industrial Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Chang Type 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.
Chang Type 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.
Chang Type Industrial Co (TPE:1541) has a Operating Margin % of 7.18% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Chang Type Industrial Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.13. Over the past decade, Chang Type Industrial Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.64 to 13.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Chang Type Industrial Co ranks #1458 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Chang Type Industrial Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Chang Type Industrial Co's current Operating Margin % of 7.18% is near median its 10-year median of 7.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 13.01. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Chang Type Industrial Co's value of 7.18% is 10% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chang Type Industrial Co ranks #1458 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chang Type Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chang Type Industrial Co's Operating Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Chang Type Industrial Co ranks #1458 out of 3038 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Chang Type Industrial Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Chang Type Industrial Co's value of 7.18% is 10% above this benchmark. Historically, Chang Type Industrial Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.64 to 13.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.13 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Chang Type 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 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. Chang Type Industrial Co's current Operating Margin % of 7.18% is 10% 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 Chang Type Industrial 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. Chang Type Industrial Co's current Operating Margin % is 7.18%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chang Type Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chang Type Industrial Co (TPE:1541) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$32.35, compared to a current price of NT$22.20 — trading 31.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.18%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.13 and 10% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. Chang Type Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Chang Type Industrial Co (TPE:1541), the current Operating Margin % is 7.18% 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 Chang Type Industrial Co (TPE:1541) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chang Type Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$22.20 is trading 31.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$32.35.
GuruFocus considers Chang Type Industrial Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1541:
Operating Margin %: 7.18% (near median its 10-year median of 7.13)
GF Value™: NT$32.35 vs. price of NT$22.20 (31.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10% above the Industrial Products median (#1458 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1541 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chang Type Industrial Co Ltd manufacture, process and sell hand tools, electric machines, motors, power tools, automatic control system, computer machinery, electric test instruments, woodworking machines and metal parts. It is also the agent to import and export raw materials for all related products mentioned above and to design various molds and fixtures.
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