Zinwell (TPE:2485) Operating Margin %: 1.66% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:2485 Zinwell Corp TPE:2485
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Price NT$49.55
GF Value NT$9.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Zinwell Operating Margin %?

Zinwell TPE:2485 -0.70% 40 Operating Margin % is 1.66% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2485 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$9.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,479 Hardware companies, Zinwell ranks worse than 84.47% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Zinwell's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$15 Mil. Zinwell's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$934 Mil. Therefore, Zinwell's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.66%.

Warning Sign:

Zinwell Corp operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -35.2%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zinwell's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2485' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.89   Med: -2.88   Max: 5.84
Current: -13.97


TPE:2485's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
84.47% of 2479 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.8 vs TPE:2485: -13.97

Zinwell's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -35.20% per year.

Zinwell's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$15 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-364 Mil.


Zinwell  (TPE:2485) 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 Nokia’s 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.


Zinwell Operating Margin % Related Terms


Zinwell Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zinwell'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.

Zinwell Operating Margin % Chart

Zinwell Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.93 -4.05 -2.23 -32.89 -13.97

Zinwell Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -71.49 -39.83 -29.70 -3.08 1.66

TPE:2485 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Zinwell'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.


Zinwell Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Zinwell's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zinwell's Operating Margin % falls into.


TPE:2485
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Zinwell 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.

Zinwell's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-364.445 / 2609.069
=-13.97 %

Zinwell's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=15.481 / 933.775
=1.66 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 1.66% mean?
Zinwell (TPE:2485) has a Operating Margin % of 1.66% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Zinwell and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zinwell ranks #2094 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 84.5%.
Is Zinwell's Operating Margin % too high?
Zinwell's current Operating Margin % is 1.66%. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Zinwell's value of 1.66% is 56.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zinwell ranks #2094 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zinwell has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zinwell's Operating Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Zinwell ranks #2094 out of 2479 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Zinwell in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Zinwell's value of 1.66% is 56.3% 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 3.80, based on 2,479 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. Zinwell's current Operating Margin % of 1.66% is 56.3% 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 Zinwell and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zinwell's current Operating Margin % is 1.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zinwell stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zinwell (TPE:2485) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.17, compared to a current price of NT$49.55 — trading 440.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.66% and 56.3% below the Hardware industry median of 3.80. Zinwell's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 2 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 Zinwell (TPE:2485), the current Operating Margin % is 1.66% 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 Zinwell (TPE:2485) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zinwell stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$49.55 is trading 440.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.17. GuruFocus considers Zinwell to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2485:

  • Operating Margin %: 1.66%
  • GF Value™: NT$9.17 vs. price of NT$49.55 (440.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.3% below the Hardware median (#2094 of 2479)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2485 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zinwell Business Description

Address 7th Floor, 512, Yuanshan Road, New Taipei City, Zhonghe District, Taipei, TWN, 235
Zinwell Corp is engaged in research and development, manufacturing and sales of Digital Cable / Satellite / Terrestrial receiving equipment, Broadcast and Broadband Communication equipment, IPTV receiving equipment, Wireless equipment. The products are categorized as Satellite / Terrestrial, Digital Home Entertainment, Residential Broadband, and CATV / MATV Transmission products. Its segment includes Digital cable and telecommunication products and Others.
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