Microtek International (TPE:2305) 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.
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Microtek International Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Microtek International'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:2305 vs DELL, SNDK, ANET: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Microtek International'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.
Microtek International Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Microtek International's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Microtek International's Operating Margin % falls into.
Microtek International 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.
Microtek International'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.
Microtek International (TPE:2305) has a Operating Margin % of 2.54% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Microtek International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Microtek International ranks #1633 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is Microtek International's Operating Margin % too high?
Microtek International's current Operating Margin % is 2.54%. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Microtek International's value of 2.54% is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Microtek International ranks #1633 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Microtek International has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microtek International's Operating Margin % compare to DELL and SNDK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Microtek International ranks #1633 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Microtek International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Microtek International's value of 2.54% is 33.3% below this benchmark. 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 Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.81, based on 2,472 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. Microtek International's current Operating Margin % of 2.54% is 33.3% 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 Microtek International and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Microtek International's current Operating Margin % is 2.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microtek International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microtek International (TPE:2305) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$26.30, compared to a current price of NT$35.10 — trading 33.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.54% and 33.3% below the Hardware industry median of 3.81. Microtek International's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Microtek International (TPE:2305), the current Operating Margin % is 2.54% 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 Microtek International (TPE:2305) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microtek International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$35.10 is trading 33.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$26.30.
GuruFocus considers Microtek International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2305:
Operating Margin %: 2.54%
GF Value™: NT$26.30 vs. price of NT$35.10 (33.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% below the Hardware median (#1633 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2305 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Microtek International Inc is engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of smart scanners, related computer information peripherals, and optical fiber engineering testing instruments. The company has two reporting departments: the image scanner division and the optoelectronics division. The image scanner division is engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of digital video input/output hardware and software equipment, while the optoelectronics division is engaged in the research, manufacture, and sale of optical source devices, light instruments, and light source manufacturing systems. It derives revenue from the optoelectronics division. Geographically, it operates in China and Taiwan, with the majority of revenue deriving from China.
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