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General Plastic Industrial CoTPE:6128 -0.25%73 Operating Margin % is 1.24% as of Dec. 2025, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates TPE:6128 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$32.82 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,030 Industrial Products companies, General Plastic Industrial Co ranks worse than 68.05% on this metric.
General Plastic Industrial Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for General Plastic Industrial Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:6128'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.15 Med: 8 Max: 24.63
Current: 2.69
TPE:6128's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 68.05% of 3030
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.51
vs TPE:6128: 2.69
General Plastic Industrial Co (TPE:6128) 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.
General Plastic Industrial Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
General Plastic Industrial Co 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.
General Plastic Industrial Co Operating Margin % Chart
General Plastic Industrial Co Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, General Plastic 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.
General Plastic Industrial Co Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, General Plastic Industrial Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Plastic Industrial Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
General Plastic 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.
* 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.
General Plastic Industrial Co (TPE:6128) has a Operating Margin % of 1.24% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on General Plastic Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, General Plastic Industrial Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.15 to 24.63. According to the industry distribution chart, General Plastic Industrial Co ranks #2062 out of 3030 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is General Plastic Industrial Co's Operating Margin % too high?
General Plastic Industrial Co's current Operating Margin % of 1.24% is 85% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.15 to a high of 24.63. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.51. General Plastic Industrial Co's value of 1.24% is 81% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Plastic Industrial Co ranks #2062 out of 3030 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, General Plastic Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Plastic Industrial Co's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, General Plastic Industrial Co ranks #2062 out of 3030 companies for Operating Margin %. This places General Plastic Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.51. General Plastic Industrial Co's value of 1.24% is 81% below this benchmark. Historically, General Plastic Industrial Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.15 to 24.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.00 vs. the industry median of 6.51, General Plastic 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.51, based on 3,030 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. General Plastic Industrial Co's current Operating Margin % of 1.24% is 81% 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 General Plastic Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Plastic Industrial Co's current Operating Margin % is 1.24%, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is General Plastic Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, General Plastic Industrial Co (TPE:6128) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$32.82, compared to a current price of NT$20.10 — trading 38.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.24%, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 8.00 and 81% below the Industrial Products industry median of 6.51. General Plastic Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 General Plastic Industrial Co (TPE:6128), the current Operating Margin % is 1.24% 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 General Plastic Industrial Co (TPE:6128) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, General Plastic Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$20.10 is trading 38.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$32.82.
GuruFocus considers General Plastic Industrial Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6128:
Operating Margin %: 1.24% (85% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
GF Value™: NT$32.82 vs. price of NT$20.10 (38.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81% below the Industrial Products median (#2062 of 3030)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6128 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
General Plastic Industrial Co Business Description
General Plastic Industrial Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling toner cartridges of photocopiers, laser printers, OPC drum gears, and other related businesses. The company's operating segments include: the Office Imaging Equipment Supplies segment, which derives key revenue, and the Other Operations segment. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from the United States and the rest from the Netherlands, Italy, Mexico, France, and other countries.
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