Powertech Industrial CoTPE:3296 +0.69%67 Operating Margin % is 1.99% as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 1.54. GuruFocus rates TPE:3296 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$20.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,475 Hardware companies, Powertech Industrial Co ranks worse than 54.91% on this metric.
Powertech Industrial Co (TPE:3296) 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.
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Powertech Industrial Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Powertech Industrial 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.
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Powertech Industrial 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.
Powertech Industrial Co Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Powertech Industrial Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powertech Industrial Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Powertech Industrial 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.
Powertech Industrial 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.
Powertech Industrial Co (TPE:3296) has a Operating Margin % of 1.99% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Powertech Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 1.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Powertech Industrial Co ranks #1359 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is Powertech Industrial Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Powertech Industrial Co's current Operating Margin % of 1.99% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 1.54. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Powertech Industrial Co's value of 1.99% is 47.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powertech Industrial Co ranks #1359 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Powertech Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powertech Industrial Co's Operating Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Powertech Industrial Co ranks #1359 out of 2475 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Powertech Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Powertech Industrial Co's value of 1.99% is 47.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.54 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Powertech Industrial Co 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 Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.80, based on 2,475 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. Powertech Industrial Co's current Operating Margin % of 1.99% is 47.6% 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 Powertech Industrial Co 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. Powertech Industrial Co's current Operating Margin % is 1.99%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 1.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Powertech Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powertech Industrial Co (TPE:3296) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.76, compared to a current price of NT$29.30 — trading 41.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.99%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 1.54 and 47.6% below the Hardware industry median of 3.80. Powertech Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Powertech Industrial Co (TPE:3296), the current Operating Margin % is 1.99% 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 Powertech Industrial Co (TPE:3296) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powertech Industrial Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$29.30 is trading 41.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.76.
GuruFocus considers Powertech Industrial Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3296:
Operating Margin %: 1.99% (29% above median its 10-year median of 1.54)
GF Value™: NT$20.76 vs. price of NT$29.30 (41.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.6% below the Hardware median (#1359 of 2475)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3296 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Powertech Industrial Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of electronic circuit power protection devices, smart home wireless remote control devices, wired and wireless communication equipment, and electronic modules and parts, and in international trade. Geographically, the company operates in United States; Asia; and Europe, of which it generates maximum revenue from United States. The Operating segments are: Operating Center and Manufacturing center. The operating center mainly includes the research and development unit, business unit, and other management units of the Company. The manufacturing center mainly includes the production unit, production-related supporting unit, and Mainland China domestic unit, and Vietnam factory.
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