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TCM Biotech International (TPE:4169) 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.
TCM Biotech International Operating Margin % Related Terms
TCM Biotech International Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
TCM Biotech International Operating Margin % Chart
TPE:4169 vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, TCM Biotech International'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.
TCM Biotech International Operating Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, TCM Biotech International's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TCM Biotech International's Operating Margin % falls into.
TCM Biotech International 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.
TCM Biotech International'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.
TCM Biotech International (TPE:4169) has a Operating Margin % of -16.06% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on TCM Biotech International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TCM Biotech International ranks #271 out of 942 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is TCM Biotech International's Operating Margin % too high?
TCM Biotech International's current Operating Margin % is -16.06%. Based on the distribution chart, TCM Biotech International ranks #271 out of 942 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TCM Biotech International has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TCM Biotech International's Operating Margin % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, TCM Biotech International ranks #271 out of 942 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts TCM Biotech International in the upper half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Operating Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 TCM Biotech International and its competitors. TCM Biotech International's current Operating Margin % is -16.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TCM Biotech International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TCM Biotech International (TPE:4169) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.31, compared to a current price of NT$157.00 — trading 271.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -16.06%. TCM Biotech International's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 TCM Biotech International (TPE:4169), the current Operating Margin % is -16.06% 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 TCM Biotech International (TPE:4169) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TCM Biotech International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$157.00 is trading 271.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.31.
GuruFocus considers TCM Biotech International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4169:
Operating Margin %: -16.06%
GF Value™: NT$42.31 vs. price of NT$157.00 (271.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4169 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TCM Biotech International Corp is a Taiwan based biotechnology company. It is engaged in research and development of new biotech drugs, development of microbial strain cultivation and fermentation technology, biotechnology services, wholesale of medical equipment, and sales of functional foods. Its products includes medical equipment, medical testing platform, medical drugs, and others. The Group has two reportable segments: Segment A and Segment B. Segment A is the functional foods segment, while Segment B is the pharmaceuticals segment. It derives maximum revenue from pharmaceuticals segment. Geographically, the company operates in Taiwan and Other countries, of which it generates maximum revenue from Taiwan.
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