President Chain StoreTPE:2912 -0.88%91 Operating Margin % is 2.95% as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 4.53. GuruFocus rates TPE:2912 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$305.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, President Chain Store ranks better than 58.06% on this metric.
President Chain Store Corp operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for President Chain Store's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2912'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.97 Med: 4.53 Max: 5.25
Current: 3.97
TPE:2912's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 58.06% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.275
vs TPE:2912: 3.97
President Chain Store's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -2.30% per year.
President Chain Store (TPE:2912) 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).
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President Chain Store Operating Margin % Related Terms
President Chain Store Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for President Chain Store'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:2912 vs KR, SFM, ACI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, President Chain Store'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.
President Chain Store Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, President Chain Store's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where President Chain Store's Operating Margin % falls into.
President Chain Store 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.
President Chain Store'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.
President Chain Store (TPE:2912) has a Operating Margin % of 2.95% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on President Chain Store and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 4.53. Over the past decade, President Chain Store's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.97 to 5.25. According to the industry distribution chart, President Chain Store ranks #130 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is President Chain Store's Operating Margin % too high?
President Chain Store's current Operating Margin % of 2.95% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 4.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.97 to a high of 5.25. The Retail - Defensive industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. President Chain Store's value of 2.95% is 9.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, President Chain Store ranks #130 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, President Chain Store has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does President Chain Store's Operating Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, President Chain Store ranks #130 out of 310 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts President Chain Store in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. President Chain Store's value of 2.95% is 9.9% below this benchmark. Historically, President Chain Store's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.97 to 5.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.53 vs. the industry median of 3.28, President Chain Store has consistently been below 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.28, based on 310 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. President Chain Store's current Operating Margin % of 2.95% is 9.9% 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 President Chain Store and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. President Chain Store's current Operating Margin % is 2.95%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 4.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is President Chain Store stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, President Chain Store (TPE:2912) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$305.20, compared to a current price of NT$225.00 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.95%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 4.53 and 9.9% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.28. President Chain Store's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 President Chain Store (TPE:2912), the current Operating Margin % is 2.95% 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 President Chain Store (TPE:2912) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, President Chain Store stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$225.00 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$305.20.
GuruFocus considers President Chain Store to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2912:
Operating Margin %: 2.95% (35% below median its 10-year median of 4.53)
GF Value™: NT$305.20 vs. price of NT$225.00 (26.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.9% below the Retail - Defensive median (#130 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2912 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
President Chain Store Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in managing convenience stores, restaurants, drugstores, department stores, supermarkets, and online shopping stores under different brands. Its offerings include food, beverages, coffee, daily commodities, cosmetics and health care products. The group operates in Taiwan, Mainland China, the Philippines, and Japan. Its reportable segments are Convenience stores, Retail business group, Logistics business group, and Others. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Convenience Stores segment. Geographically, the company derives the maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by other regions.
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