Chieftek Precision CoTPE:1597 -2.88%56 Operating Margin % is 9.51% as of Dec. 2025, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 19.81. GuruFocus rates TPE:1597 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$92.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,026 Industrial Products companies, Chieftek Precision Co ranks better than 63.75% on this metric.
Chieftek Precision Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -19.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chieftek Precision Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1597'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.2 Med: 19.81 Max: 29.36
Current: 9.43
TPE:1597's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 63.75% of 3026
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs TPE:1597: 9.43
Chieftek Precision Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -19.50% per year.
Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) 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.
Chieftek Precision Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Chieftek Precision Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chieftek Precision 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:1597 vs VRT, BE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Chieftek Precision 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.
Chieftek Precision Co Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Chieftek Precision Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chieftek Precision Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Chieftek Precision 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.
Chieftek Precision 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.
Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) has a Operating Margin % of 9.51% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Chieftek Precision Co and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 19.81. Over the past decade, Chieftek Precision Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.20 to 29.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Chieftek Precision Co ranks #1097 out of 3026 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is Chieftek Precision Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Chieftek Precision Co's current Operating Margin % of 9.51% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 19.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.20 to a high of 29.36. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Chieftek Precision Co's value of 9.51% is 45.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chieftek Precision Co ranks #1097 out of 3026 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chieftek Precision Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chieftek Precision Co's Operating Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Chieftek Precision Co ranks #1097 out of 3026 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Chieftek Precision Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Chieftek Precision Co's value of 9.51% is 45.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Chieftek Precision Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.20 to 29.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.81 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Chieftek Precision 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 3,026 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. Chieftek Precision Co's current Operating Margin % of 9.51% is 45.6% 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 Chieftek Precision 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. Chieftek Precision Co's current Operating Margin % is 9.51%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 19.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chieftek Precision Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$92.74, compared to a current price of NT$151.50 — trading 63.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.51%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 19.81 and 45.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. Chieftek Precision Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597), the current Operating Margin % is 9.51% 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 Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chieftek Precision Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$151.50 is trading 63.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$92.74.
GuruFocus considers Chieftek Precision Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1597:
Operating Margin %: 9.51% (52% below median its 10-year median of 19.81)
GF Value™: NT$92.74 vs. price of NT$151.50 (63.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.6% above the Industrial Products median (#1097 of 3026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1597 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chieftek Precision Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of the ball and roller bearings. The Company engages in the research, development, manufacture and sales of miniature linear guides, miniature ball screws, miniature linear modules, electro-optics equipment and semiconductor process equipment. The company is involved in the manufacture of miniature linear motion components. Its products include Standard 4-Row Ball Bearing Linear Guide, Wide 4-Row Ball Bearing Linear Guide, Miniature Linear Guide, ST Miniature Stroke Slide Series, and others. Geographically the company operates in China, Germany, the USA, Taiwan, and other countries, out of which Germany derives the maximum revenue.
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