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Taiwan Mobile CoTPE:3045 +0.92%89 Operating Margin % is 12.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 11.60. GuruFocus rates TPE:3045 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$106.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,123 Retail - Cyclical companies, Taiwan Mobile Co ranks better than 81.12% on this metric.
Taiwan Mobile Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taiwan Mobile Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3045'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.72 Med: 11.6 Max: 17.16
Current: 11.26
TPE:3045's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 81.12% of 1123
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.93
vs TPE:3045: 11.26
Taiwan Mobile Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -1.70% per year.
Taiwan Mobile Co (TPE:3045) 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 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.
Taiwan Mobile Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Taiwan Mobile Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taiwan Mobile 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:3045 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Taiwan Mobile 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.
Taiwan Mobile Co Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Taiwan Mobile Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Mobile Co'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.
Taiwan Mobile 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.
Taiwan Mobile Co (TPE:3045) has a Operating Margin % of 12.04% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Taiwan Mobile Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.60. Over the past decade, Taiwan Mobile Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.72 to 17.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Mobile Co ranks #212 out of 1123 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Taiwan Mobile Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Taiwan Mobile Co's current Operating Margin % of 12.04% is near median its 10-year median of 11.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.72 to a high of 17.16. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.93. Taiwan Mobile Co's value of 12.04% is 206.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Mobile Co ranks #212 out of 1123 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taiwan Mobile Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Mobile Co's Operating Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Taiwan Mobile Co ranks #212 out of 1123 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Taiwan Mobile Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.93. Taiwan Mobile Co's value of 12.04% is 206.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Taiwan Mobile Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.72 to 17.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.60 vs. the industry median of 3.93, Taiwan Mobile 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.93, based on 1,123 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. Taiwan Mobile Co's current Operating Margin % of 12.04% is 206.4% 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 Taiwan Mobile Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Mobile Co's current Operating Margin % is 12.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Mobile Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Mobile Co (TPE:3045) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$106.88, compared to a current price of NT$109.50 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.60 and 206.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.93. Taiwan Mobile Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Taiwan Mobile Co (TPE:3045), the current Operating Margin % is 12.04% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Taiwan Mobile Co (TPE:3045) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Mobile Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$109.50 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$106.88.
GuruFocus considers Taiwan Mobile Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3045:
Operating Margin %: 12.04% (near median its 10-year median of 11.60)
GF Value™: NT$106.88 vs. price of NT$109.50 (2.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 206.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#212 of 1123)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3045 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiwan Mobile Co Ltd is engaged in providing wireless communication services, the sale of mobile phones, accessories, games, ebooks, and value-added services. The reportable segments of the company are Telecommunication, Retail, Cable television and broadband, and others. The Telecommunication segment engages in providing mobile communication services, data mobile services, and fixed line services; the Retail segment in providing online shopping, TV shopping, and catalog shopping; the Cable television and broadband segment in providing pay TV and cable broadband services; and others in business other than telecommunication, retail, and cable television. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Retail segment.
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