Kindom Development CoTPE:2520 -1.31%76 Operating Margin % is 15.07% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 16.54. GuruFocus rates TPE:2520 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$41.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,767 Construction companies, Kindom Development Co ranks better than 80.59% on this metric.
Kindom Development Co (TPE:2520) 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.
Kindom Development Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kindom Development Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kindom Development Co'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:2520 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kindom Development 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.
Kindom Development Co Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kindom Development Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kindom Development Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Kindom Development 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.
Kindom Development Co'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.
Kindom Development Co (TPE:2520) has a Operating Margin % of 15.07% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kindom Development Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.54. Over the past decade, Kindom Development Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.48 to 26.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Kindom Development Co ranks #343 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is Kindom Development Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Kindom Development Co's current Operating Margin % of 15.07% is near median its 10-year median of 16.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.48 to a high of 26.16. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Kindom Development Co's value of 15.07% is 155.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kindom Development Co ranks #343 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kindom Development Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kindom Development Co's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kindom Development Co ranks #343 out of 1767 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kindom Development Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Kindom Development Co's value of 15.07% is 155.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kindom Development Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.48 to 26.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.54 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Kindom Development 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,767 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. Kindom Development Co's current Operating Margin % of 15.07% is 155.9% 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 Kindom Development Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kindom Development Co's current Operating Margin % is 15.07%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kindom Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kindom Development Co (TPE:2520) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$41.12, compared to a current price of NT$33.95 — trading 17.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.07%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.54 and 155.9% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. Kindom Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Kindom Development Co (TPE:2520), the current Operating Margin % is 15.07% 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 Kindom Development Co (TPE:2520) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kindom Development Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$33.95 is trading 17.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$41.12.
GuruFocus considers Kindom Development Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2520:
Operating Margin %: 15.07% (near median its 10-year median of 16.54)
GF Value™: NT$41.12 vs. price of NT$33.95 (17.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 155.9% above the Construction median (#343 of 1767)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2520 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kindom Development Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company that develops, sells, and leases residential and commercial properties. The company operates through three segments: Building, Construction, and Department Stores. The Building sector includes the rental or sale business of commissioning construction companies to build public housing and commercial buildings, the Construction Department includes Integrate the overall work of the construction and management of maintenance works, and the Department Stores includes Department stores, supermarkets, and import/export of international trade.
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