China Strategic Technology Group (OTCPK:USPCY) 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.
China Strategic Technology Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
China Strategic Technology Group 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.
China Strategic Technology Group Operating Margin % Chart
USPCY vs GE, RTX, BA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, China Strategic Technology Group'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.
China Strategic Technology Group Operating Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, China Strategic Technology Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Strategic Technology Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
China Strategic Technology Group 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.
China Strategic Technology Group (USPCY) has a Operating Margin % of -15.12% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on China Strategic Technology Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Strategic Technology Group ranks #289 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 83.3%.
Is China Strategic Technology Group's Operating Margin % too high?
China Strategic Technology Group's current Operating Margin % is -15.12%. Based on the distribution chart, China Strategic Technology Group ranks #289 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Strategic Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Strategic Technology Group's Operating Margin % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, China Strategic Technology Group ranks #289 out of 347 companies for Operating Margin %. This places China Strategic Technology Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.75. 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Operating Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 7.75, based on 347 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. 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 China Strategic Technology Group and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Strategic Technology Group's current Operating Margin % is -15.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Strategic Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
China Strategic Technology Group (USPCY) has a current Operating Margin % of -15.12%. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.11, compared to a current price of $0.92 — trading 70.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -15.12%. China Strategic Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 China Strategic Technology Group (USPCY), the current Operating Margin % is -15.12% 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 China Strategic Technology Group (USPCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Strategic Technology Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.92 is trading 70.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.11.
Key valuation signals for USPCY:
Operating Margin %: -15.12%
GF Value™: $3.11 vs. price of $0.92 (70.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the USPCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Strategic Technology Group Business Description
China Strategic Technology Group Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is principally engaged in two reportable business segments: Aerospace Business and the EMS Business. The Aerospace business comprises satellite manufacturing, satellite component manufacturing, precision electronics manufacturing, satellite data applications, satellite telemetry, tracking, and controlling (TT&C), and satellite launch; and the EMS Business includes assembling and PCBAs and fully-assembled electronic products. The Group generates maximum revenue from its EMS Business. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Hong Kong, followed by Mainland China, South Korea, India, Australia, Germany, Vietnam, the USA, and other regions.
46GF Score
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