CEDB Hydropower Development CoXNEP:CHDC -0.67%37 Operating Margin % is 93.10% as of Apr. 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 52.73. GuruFocus rates XNEP:CHDC with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, CEDB Hydropower Development Co ranks better than 98.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CEDB Hydropower Development Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XNEP:CHDC'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 47.74 Med: 52.73 Max: 75.96
Current: 75.96
XNEP:CHDC's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 98.08% of 417
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 13.38
vs XNEP:CHDC: 75.96
CEDB Hydropower Development Co (XNEP:CHDC) 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.
CEDB Hydropower Development Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
CEDB Hydropower Development 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.
CEDB Hydropower Development Co Operating Margin % Chart
CEDB Hydropower Development Co Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, CEDB Hydropower Development 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.
CEDB Hydropower Development Co Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, CEDB Hydropower Development Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CEDB Hydropower Development Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
CEDB Hydropower Development 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.
CEDB Hydropower Development Co (XNEP:CHDC) has a Operating Margin % of 93.10% as of Apr. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on CEDB Hydropower Development Co and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 52.73. Over the past decade, CEDB Hydropower Development Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 47.74 to 75.96. According to the industry distribution chart, CEDB Hydropower Development Co ranks #8 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 1.9%.
Is CEDB Hydropower Development Co's Operating Margin % too high?
CEDB Hydropower Development Co's current Operating Margin % of 93.10% is 77% above median its 10-year median of 52.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.74 to a high of 75.96. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Operating Margin % is 13.38. CEDB Hydropower Development Co's value of 93.10% is 595.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CEDB Hydropower Development Co ranks #8 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CEDB Hydropower Development Co has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEDB Hydropower Development Co's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, CEDB Hydropower Development Co ranks #8 out of 417 companies for Operating Margin %. This places CEDB Hydropower Development Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.38. CEDB Hydropower Development Co's value of 93.10% is 595.8% above this benchmark. Historically, CEDB Hydropower Development Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 47.74 to 75.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.73 vs. the industry median of 13.38, CEDB Hydropower Development 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 13.38, based on 417 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. CEDB Hydropower Development Co's current Operating Margin % of 93.10% is 595.8% 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 CEDB Hydropower Development Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CEDB Hydropower Development Co's current Operating Margin % is 93.10%, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 52.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEDB Hydropower Development Co stock overvalued right now?
CEDB Hydropower Development Co (XNEP:CHDC) has a current Operating Margin % of 93.10%. The current Operating Margin % is 93.10%, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 52.73 and 595.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 13.38. CEDB Hydropower Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 CEDB Hydropower Development Co (XNEP:CHDC), the current Operating Margin % is 93.10% as of Apr. 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.
CEDB Hydropower Development Co Business Description
CEDB Hydropower Development Co Ltd invests in and develops hydropower projects. Its projects under development are Tallo Khare Khola Hydropower Project (11 MW), Dordi I Hydro Electric Project (12 MW), Rukum Gad Hydropower Project (5 MW), and Kasuwa Hydropower Project (45 MW). The projects under operation are Radhi Small Hydropower Project (4.4 MW), Syange Hydropower Project (183 KW), and Khudi Hydropower Project (4 MW).
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