Empresas HitesXSGO:HITES 55 Operating Margin % is 2.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 5.92. GuruFocus rates XSGO:HITES with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP109.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Empresas Hites ranks worse than 68.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Empresas Hites's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:HITES'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.21 Med: 5.92 Max: 14.37
Current: 1.19
XSGO:HITES's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 68.24% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.915
vs XSGO:HITES: 1.19
Empresas Hites's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Empresas Hites's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP2,073 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP3,868 Mil.
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.
Empresas Hites Operating Margin % Related Terms
Empresas Hites Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Empresas Hites'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.
XSGO:HITES vs DDS, M: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Department Stores subindustry, Empresas Hites'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.
Empresas Hites Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Empresas Hites's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Empresas Hites'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.
Empresas Hites'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.
Empresas Hites (XSGO:HITES) has a Operating Margin % of 2.57% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Empresas Hites and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 5.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Empresas Hites ranks #767 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is Empresas Hites' Operating Margin % too high?
Empresas Hites' current Operating Margin % of 2.57% is 57% below median its 10-year median of 5.92. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.92. Empresas Hites' value of 2.57% is 34.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Empresas Hites ranks #767 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Empresas Hites has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empresas Hites' Operating Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Empresas Hites ranks #767 out of 1124 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Empresas Hites in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.92. Empresas Hites' value of 2.57% is 34.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.92 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Empresas Hites has consistently been below 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 3.92, based on 1,124 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. Empresas Hites's current Operating Margin % of 2.57% is 34.4% below 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 Empresas Hites and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Empresas Hites's current Operating Margin % is 2.57%, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 5.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empresas Hites stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empresas Hites (XSGO:HITES) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP109.42, compared to a current price of CLP126.84 — trading 15.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.57%, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 5.92 and 34.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.92. Empresas Hites' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 9 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 Empresas Hites (XSGO:HITES), the current Operating Margin % is 2.57% as of Mar. 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 Empresas Hites (XSGO:HITES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empresas Hites stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CLP126.84 is trading 15.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP109.42.
GuruFocus considers Empresas Hites to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:HITES:
Operating Margin %: 2.57% (57% below median its 10-year median of 5.92)
GF Value™: CLP109.42 vs. price of CLP126.84 (15.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#767 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:HITES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Empresas Hites SA is a Chile-based firm operating in the retail and finance sector. The company operates through the following operating segments; the Retail segment which includes the retail sale of clothing, electrical, and home furnishing products through its department stores; and the Financial segment which represents direct credits granted to its customers through Hites card and other mediums. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Retail segment.
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