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Hyundai Department Store CoXKRX:069960 +0.32%74 Operating Margin % is 7.43% as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 8.17. GuruFocus rates XKRX:069960 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩56,962.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,131 Retail - Cyclical companies, Hyundai Department Store Co ranks better than 73.74% on this metric.
Hyundai Department Store Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hyundai Department Store Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:069960'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.98 Med: 8.17 Max: 21.3
Current: 8.76
XKRX:069960's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 73.74% of 1131
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.94
vs XKRX:069960: 8.76
Hyundai Department Store Co (XKRX:069960) 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.
Hyundai Department Store Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hyundai Department Store 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.
Hyundai Department Store Co Operating Margin % Chart
XKRX:069960 vs DDS, M: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Department Stores subindustry, Hyundai Department Store 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.
Hyundai Department Store Co Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hyundai Department Store Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hyundai Department Store Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Hyundai Department Store 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.
Hyundai Department Store Co'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.
Hyundai Department Store Co (XKRX:069960) has a Operating Margin % of 7.43% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hyundai Department Store Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.17. Over the past decade, Hyundai Department Store Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.98 to 21.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Hyundai Department Store Co ranks #297 out of 1131 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Hyundai Department Store Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Hyundai Department Store Co's current Operating Margin % of 7.43% is near median its 10-year median of 8.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.98 to a high of 21.30. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.94. Hyundai Department Store Co's value of 7.43% is 88.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hyundai Department Store Co ranks #297 out of 1131 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hyundai Department Store Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hyundai Department Store Co's Operating Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Hyundai Department Store Co ranks #297 out of 1131 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Hyundai Department Store Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.94. Hyundai Department Store Co's value of 7.43% is 88.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hyundai Department Store Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.98 to 21.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.17 vs. the industry median of 3.94, Hyundai Department Store 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.94, based on 1,131 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. Hyundai Department Store Co's current Operating Margin % of 7.43% is 88.6% 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 Hyundai Department Store Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hyundai Department Store Co's current Operating Margin % is 7.43%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hyundai Department Store Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyundai Department Store Co (XKRX:069960) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩56,962.10, compared to a current price of ₩93,700.00 — trading 64.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.43%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.17 and 88.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.94. Hyundai Department Store Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Hyundai Department Store Co (XKRX:069960), the current Operating Margin % is 7.43% as of Jun. 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 Hyundai Department Store Co (XKRX:069960) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyundai Department Store Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₩93,700.00 is trading 64.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩56,962.10.
GuruFocus considers Hyundai Department Store Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:069960:
Operating Margin %: 7.43% (near median its 10-year median of 8.17)
GF Value™: ₩56,962.10 vs. price of ₩93,700.00 (64.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 88.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#297 of 1131)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:069960 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hyundai Department Store Co Ltd is engaged in the department store business. The company operates approx 15 department stores in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, and Cheonho-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul. The company also produces home shopping programs for cable channels and sells merchandise through home shopping programs. Through its department stores, the company provides upscale apparel, fashion goods, and accessories, home furnishings and foods, among others.
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