King Core ElectronicsTPE:6155 -4.86%60 Operating Margin % is 2.68% as of Dec. 2025, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 8.25. GuruFocus rates TPE:6155 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$27.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, King Core Electronics ranks better than 55.87% on this metric.
King Core Electronics (TPE:6155) 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.
King Core Electronics Operating Margin % Related Terms
King Core Electronics Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for King Core Electronics'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:6155 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, King Core Electronics'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.
King Core Electronics Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, King Core Electronics's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where King Core Electronics's Operating Margin % falls into.
King Core Electronics 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.
King Core Electronics'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.
King Core Electronics (TPE:6155) has a Operating Margin % of 2.68% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on King Core Electronics and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 8.25. Over the past decade, King Core Electronics' Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.13 to 15.97. According to the industry distribution chart, King Core Electronics ranks #1091 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is King Core Electronics' Operating Margin % too high?
King Core Electronics' current Operating Margin % of 2.68% is 68% below median its 10-year median of 8.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 15.97. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. King Core Electronics' value of 2.68% is 29.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, King Core Electronics ranks #1091 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, King Core Electronics has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does King Core Electronics' Operating Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, King Core Electronics ranks #1091 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts King Core Electronics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. King Core Electronics' value of 2.68% is 29.7% below this benchmark. Historically, King Core Electronics' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.13 to 15.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.25 vs. the industry median of 3.81, King Core Electronics 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 3.81, based on 2,472 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. King Core Electronics's current Operating Margin % of 2.68% is 29.7% 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 King Core Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. King Core Electronics's current Operating Margin % is 2.68%, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 8.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is King Core Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, King Core Electronics (TPE:6155) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$27.04, compared to a current price of NT$86.10 — trading 218.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.68%, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 8.25 and 29.7% below the Hardware industry median of 3.81. King Core Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 9 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 King Core Electronics (TPE:6155), the current Operating Margin % is 2.68% 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 King Core Electronics (TPE:6155) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, King Core Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$86.10 is trading 218.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$27.04.
GuruFocus considers King Core Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6155:
Operating Margin %: 2.68% (68% below median its 10-year median of 8.25)
GF Value™: NT$27.04 vs. price of NT$86.10 (218.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.7% below the Hardware median (#1091 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6155 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
King Core Electronics Inc is a manufacturer and service provider of inductance components and electromagnetic interference countermeasures. The company manufactures soft ferrites, magnetic core Flyback converters, convergence coils, delay-line filtering, electromagnetic components, micro coil, common mode choke, other coils, multilayer chip inductors, bead core/ chip beads, bead array, high-frequency ceramic chip inductors, telecommunications inductor and electromagnetic interference (EMI), converters and sales of the mentioned products. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from China and the rest from Taiwan, and other countries.
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