Stark TechnologyTPE:2480 -0.33%95 Operating Margin % is 10.74% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 11.40. GuruFocus rates TPE:2480 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$157.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Stark Technology ranks better than 80.7% on this metric.
Stark Technology (TPE:2480) 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.
Stark Technology Operating Margin % Related Terms
Stark Technology Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stark Technology'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:2480 vs DELL, SNDK, ANET: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Stark Technology'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.
Stark Technology Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Stark Technology's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stark Technology's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
Stark Technology'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.
Stark Technology (TPE:2480) has a Operating Margin % of 10.74% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Stark Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.40. Over the past decade, Stark Technology's Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.70 to 12.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Stark Technology ranks #477 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is Stark Technology's Operating Margin % too high?
Stark Technology's current Operating Margin % of 10.74% is near median its 10-year median of 11.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.70 to a high of 12.22. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Stark Technology's value of 10.74% is 181.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stark Technology ranks #477 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Stark Technology has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stark Technology's Operating Margin % compare to DELL and SNDK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Stark Technology ranks #477 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Stark Technology in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Stark Technology's value of 10.74% is 181.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Stark Technology's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.70 to 12.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.40 vs. the industry median of 3.81, Stark Technology 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 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. Stark Technology's current Operating Margin % of 10.74% is 181.9% 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 Stark Technology 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. Stark Technology's current Operating Margin % is 10.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stark Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stark Technology (TPE:2480) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$157.16, compared to a current price of NT$150.00 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 10.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.40 and 181.9% above the Hardware industry median of 3.81. Stark Technology's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 3 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 Stark Technology (TPE:2480), the current Operating Margin % is 10.74% 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 Stark Technology (TPE:2480) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stark Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$150.00 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$157.16.
GuruFocus considers Stark Technology to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2480:
Operating Margin %: 10.74% (near median its 10-year median of 11.40)
GF Value™: NT$157.16 vs. price of NT$150.00 (4.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 181.9% above the Hardware median (#477 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2480 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stark Technology Inc is a Taiwan-based company. Its main business activities include the distribution and maintenance of computers and peripherals; research, design, development, and sale of computer software/hardware, computer system design, and import/export trade for the company's products. The company distributes ICT, hardware, and software products of various international brands like Lenovo, CrowdStrike, Cellopoint, Cisco, Citrix, VMware, NVIDIA, IBM, Nokia, etc. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Taiwan, and the rest from Mainland China and other markets.
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