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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.
Hampton Financial Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hampton Financial Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hampton Financial'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.
TSXV:HFC vs MS, GS, SCHW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Hampton Financial'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.
Hampton Financial Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Hampton Financial's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hampton Financial's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
Hampton Financial's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 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.
Hampton Financial (TSXV:HFC) has a Operating Margin % of 12.02% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hampton Financial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hampton Financial ranks #479 out of 666 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Hampton Financial's Operating Margin % too high?
Hampton Financial's current Operating Margin % is 12.02%. The Capital Markets industry median Operating Margin % is 7.27. Hampton Financial's value of 12.02% is 65.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hampton Financial ranks #479 out of 666 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hampton Financial has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hampton Financial's Operating Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Hampton Financial ranks #479 out of 666 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hampton Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.27. Hampton Financial's value of 12.02% is 65.5% above this benchmark. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Operating Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 7.27, based on 666 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. Hampton Financial's current Operating Margin % of 12.02% is 65.5% 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 Hampton Financial and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hampton Financial's current Operating Margin % is 12.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hampton Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hampton Financial (TSXV:HFC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.35, compared to a current price of C$0.32 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.02% and 65.5% above the Capital Markets industry median of 7.27. Hampton Financial's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Hampton Financial (TSXV:HFC), the current Operating Margin % is 12.02% as of Feb. 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 Hampton Financial (TSXV:HFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hampton Financial stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$0.32 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.35.
GuruFocus considers Hampton Financial to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSXV:HFC:
Operating Margin %: 12.02%
GF Value™: C$0.35 vs. price of C$0.32 (8.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.5% above the Capital Markets median (#479 of 666)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSXV:HFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hampton Financial Corp is a holding company. Through its subsidiary, the company operates as a registered investment dealer, providing investment advisory and brokerage services. It is engaged in family office, wealth management, institutional services, and capital markets activities. Additionally, the company provides investment banking services, which include assisting companies with raising capital, advising on mergers and acquisitions, and aiding issuers in obtaining a listing on a recognized securities exchange in Canada. The company operates in two business segments: i) Investment advisory and brokerage services, ii) Commercial factoring business. The majority of revenue is derived from Investment advisory and brokerage services.
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