Siward Crystal Technology CoTPE:2484 +0.87%57 Operating Margin % is 6.30% as of Dec. 2025, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 8.61. GuruFocus rates TPE:2484 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$27.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Siward Crystal Technology Co ranks worse than 52.51% on this metric.
Siward Crystal Technology Co (TPE:2484) 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.
Siward Crystal Technology Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Siward Crystal Technology 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.
Siward Crystal Technology Co Operating Margin % Chart
TPE:2484 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Siward Crystal Technology 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.
Siward Crystal Technology Co Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Siward Crystal Technology Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Siward Crystal Technology Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Siward Crystal Technology 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.
* 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.
Siward Crystal Technology Co (TPE:2484) has a Operating Margin % of 6.30% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Siward Crystal Technology Co and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 8.61. Over the past decade, Siward Crystal Technology Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.29 to 25.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Siward Crystal Technology Co ranks #1298 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Siward Crystal Technology Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Siward Crystal Technology Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.30% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 8.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.29 to a high of 25.30. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Siward Crystal Technology Co's value of 6.30% is 65.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Siward Crystal Technology Co ranks #1298 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Siward Crystal Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Siward Crystal Technology Co's Operating Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Siward Crystal Technology Co ranks #1298 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Siward Crystal Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Siward Crystal Technology Co's value of 6.30% is 65.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Siward Crystal Technology Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.29 to 25.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.61 vs. the industry median of 3.81, Siward Crystal Technology 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 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. Siward Crystal Technology Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.30% is 65.4% 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 Siward Crystal Technology Co 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. Siward Crystal Technology Co's current Operating Margin % is 6.30%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 8.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Siward Crystal Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Siward Crystal Technology Co (TPE:2484) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$27.14, compared to a current price of NT$69.90 — trading 157.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.30%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 8.61 and 65.4% above the Hardware industry median of 3.81. Siward Crystal Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 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 Siward Crystal Technology Co (TPE:2484), the current Operating Margin % is 6.30% 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 Siward Crystal Technology Co (TPE:2484) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Siward Crystal Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$69.90 is trading 157.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$27.14.
GuruFocus considers Siward Crystal Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2484:
Operating Margin %: 6.30% (27% below median its 10-year median of 8.61)
GF Value™: NT$27.14 vs. price of NT$69.90 (157.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.4% above the Hardware median (#1298 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2484 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Siward Crystal Technology Co Ltd operates as a manufacturer in the crystals and oscillators industry. It is engaged in the research and development, design, production, and sales of quartz frequency control components. The company's product line includes artificial crystals, quartz chips, SAW WAFER, as well as quartz crystals, crystal oscillators, crystal filters, temperature compensation, and voltage control products etc., with a sound supply chain system to provide customers with a full range of services. The company's reportable segments include Siward Taiwan, Siward Japan, Apex Optech Corporation, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Siward Taiwan segment.
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