World Known MFG (Cayman)TPE:4581 86 Operating Margin % is 12.50% as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 15.60. GuruFocus rates TPE:4581 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$42.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,322 Vehicles & Parts companies, World Known MFG (Cayman) ranks better than 92.74% on this metric.
World Known MFG (Cayman) (TPE:4581) 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.
World Known MFG (Cayman) Operating Margin % Related Terms
World Known MFG (Cayman) 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.
TPE:4581 vs ORLY, AZO: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, World Known MFG (Cayman)'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.
World Known MFG (Cayman) Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, World Known MFG (Cayman)'s Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Known MFG (Cayman)'s Operating Margin % falls into.
World Known MFG (Cayman) 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.
World Known MFG (Cayman)'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.
World Known MFG (Cayman) (TPE:4581) has a Operating Margin % of 12.50% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on World Known MFG (Cayman) and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 15.60. Over the past decade, World Known MFG (Cayman)'s Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.98 to 18.42. According to the industry distribution chart, World Known MFG (Cayman) ranks #96 out of 1322 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is World Known MFG (Cayman)'s Operating Margin % too high?
World Known MFG (Cayman)'s current Operating Margin % of 12.50% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 15.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.98 to a high of 18.42. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 4.88. World Known MFG (Cayman)'s value of 12.50% is 156.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Known MFG (Cayman) ranks #96 out of 1322 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, World Known MFG (Cayman) has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Known MFG (Cayman)'s Operating Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, World Known MFG (Cayman) ranks #96 out of 1322 companies for Operating Margin %. This places World Known MFG (Cayman) in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.88. World Known MFG (Cayman)'s value of 12.50% is 156.1% above this benchmark. Historically, World Known MFG (Cayman)'s own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.98 to 18.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.60 vs. the industry median of 4.88, World Known MFG (Cayman) 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Operating Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.88, based on 1,322 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. World Known MFG (Cayman)'s current Operating Margin % of 12.50% is 156.1% 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 World Known MFG (Cayman) and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Known MFG (Cayman)'s current Operating Margin % is 12.50%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 15.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Known MFG (Cayman) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Known MFG (Cayman) (TPE:4581) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.62, compared to a current price of NT$50.50 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.50%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 15.60 and 156.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.88. World Known MFG (Cayman)'s overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 World Known MFG (Cayman) (TPE:4581), the current Operating Margin % is 12.50% 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 World Known MFG (Cayman) (TPE:4581) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Known MFG (Cayman) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$50.50 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.62.
GuruFocus considers World Known MFG (Cayman) to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4581:
Operating Margin %: 12.50% (20% below median its 10-year median of 15.60)
GF Value™: NT$42.62 vs. price of NT$50.50 (18.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 156.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#96 of 1322)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4581 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
World Known MFG (Cayman) Ltd is involved in the manufacturing and selling the energy-saving and carbon-reducing parts of commercial vehicle engines, ADB calipers, rear panels of brake pads, bend pipes and accessories of turbocharger, cases of flywheels, cases of swing arms, exhaust manifolds, braces, core shafts, parts for braking system of wind power generator and processed products of machinery parts for various industries. The majority of the revenue is generated from the sale of Automotive parts. The company's geographical segments include America, Asia, and other countries. The company's segment consists of the precision casting processing department, offering products and managing related technologies and marketing strategies.
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