TPE:9958'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 10.4 Max: 24.14
Current: 22.93
TPE:9958's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 94.63% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs TPE:9958: 22.93
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co (TPE:9958) 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.
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Century Iron And Steel 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.
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co Operating Margin % Chart
TPE:9958 vs ATI, CRS, MLI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Century Iron And Steel 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.
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Century Iron And Steel 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.
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co (TPE:9958) has a Operating Margin % of 24.54% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 136% above median its historical median of 10.40. Over the past decade, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.79 to 24.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co ranks #163 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's current Operating Margin % of 24.54% is 136% above median its 10-year median of 10.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 24.14. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's value of 24.54% is 275.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co ranks #163 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's Operating Margin % compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co ranks #163 out of 3038 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's value of 24.54% is 275.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.79 to 24.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.40 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.53, based on 3,038 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. Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's current Operating Margin % of 24.54% is 275.8% 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 Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's current Operating Margin % is 24.54%, which is 136% above median its own 10-year median of 10.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co (TPE:9958) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$211.83, compared to a current price of NT$115.00 — trading 45.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 24.54%, which is 136% above median its 10-year median of 10.40 and 275.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co (TPE:9958), the current Operating Margin % is 24.54% 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 Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co (TPE:9958) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$115.00 is trading 45.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$211.83.
GuruFocus considers Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:9958:
Operating Margin %: 24.54% (136% above median its 10-year median of 10.40)
GF Value™: NT$211.83 vs. price of NT$115.00 (45.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 275.8% above the Industrial Products median (#163 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:9958 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co Business Description
Century Iron and Steel Industrial Co Ltd operates in the Steel industry. The company is engaged in the processing, manufacturing, and trading of steel frame & iron bone and its related installation services. It also manufactures steel structures for buildings and bridges. The majority of its revenue comes from Construction materials. The company generates maximum revenue from Taiwan.
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