China Man-Made FiberTPE:1718 +9.97%80 Operating Margin % is 53.01% as of Dec. 2025, which is 109% above its 10-year median of 25.37. GuruFocus rates TPE:1718 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$9.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 48 Banks companies, China Man-Made Fiber ranks better than 89.58% on this metric.
China Man-Made Fiber (TPE:1718) 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.
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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.
China Man-Made Fiber Operating Margin % Related Terms
China Man-Made Fiber Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Man-Made Fiber'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:1718 vs PNC, USB: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, China Man-Made Fiber'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.
China Man-Made Fiber Operating Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, China Man-Made Fiber's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Man-Made Fiber's Operating Margin % falls into.
China Man-Made Fiber 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.
China Man-Made Fiber'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.
China Man-Made Fiber (TPE:1718) has a Operating Margin % of 53.01% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on China Man-Made Fiber and its competitors. This is 109% above median its historical median of 25.37. Over the past decade, China Man-Made Fiber's Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.66 to 51.55. According to the industry distribution chart, China Man-Made Fiber ranks #5 out of 48 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is China Man-Made Fiber's Operating Margin % too high?
China Man-Made Fiber's current Operating Margin % of 53.01% is 109% above median its 10-year median of 25.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.66 to a high of 51.55. The Banks industry median Operating Margin % is 18.14. China Man-Made Fiber's value of 53.01% is 192.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Man-Made Fiber ranks #5 out of 48 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Man-Made Fiber has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Man-Made Fiber's Operating Margin % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, China Man-Made Fiber ranks #5 out of 48 companies for Operating Margin %. This places China Man-Made Fiber in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 18.14. China Man-Made Fiber's value of 53.01% is 192.3% above this benchmark. Historically, China Man-Made Fiber's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.66 to 51.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.37 vs. the industry median of 18.14, China Man-Made Fiber 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 Banks company?
The median Operating Margin % among Banks companies is 18.14, based on 48 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. China Man-Made Fiber's current Operating Margin % of 53.01% is 192.3% 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 China Man-Made Fiber and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Operating Margin % is 18.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Man-Made Fiber's current Operating Margin % is 53.01%, which is 109% above median its own 10-year median of 25.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Man-Made Fiber stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Man-Made Fiber (TPE:1718) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.29, compared to a current price of NT$10.15 — trading 9.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 53.01%, which is 109% above median its 10-year median of 25.37 and 192.3% above the Banks industry median of 18.14. China Man-Made Fiber's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 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 China Man-Made Fiber (TPE:1718), the current Operating Margin % is 53.01% 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 China Man-Made Fiber (TPE:1718) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Man-Made Fiber stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$10.15 is trading 9.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.29.
GuruFocus considers China Man-Made Fiber to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1718:
Operating Margin %: 53.01% (109% above median its 10-year median of 25.37)
GF Value™: NT$9.29 vs. price of NT$10.15 (9.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 192.3% above the Banks median (#5 of 48)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1718 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Man-Made Fiber Corp makes and sells chemicals and fiber products, including polyester yarn and filament, and rayon yarn and fiber, which are used to make apparel, footwear, and industrial cloth. The company's segments include Chemical Industry Department, Chemical Fiber Department, Bank departments, and other departments. The majority of its revenue is generated from banking departments.
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