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The historical rank and industry rank for Hwange Colliery Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XZIM:HCCL.ZW's Operating Margin % is not ranked *
in the Other Energy Sources industry.
Industry Median: 4.7 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Operating Margin % only.
Hwange Colliery Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Hwange Colliery Co (XZIM:HCCL.ZW) 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.
Hwange Colliery Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hwange Colliery Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hwange Colliery Co'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.
Hwange Colliery Co Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Hwange Colliery 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.
Hwange Colliery Co Operating Margin % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Hwange Colliery Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hwange Colliery Co'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.
Hwange Colliery Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2022 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.
Hwange Colliery Co (XZIM:HCCL.ZW) has a Operating Margin % of 12.64% as of Dec. 2022. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hwange Colliery Co and its competitors.
Is Hwange Colliery Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Hwange Colliery Co's current Operating Margin % is 12.64%. The Other Energy Sources industry median Operating Margin % is 4.70. Hwange Colliery Co's value of 12.64% is 168.9% above this industry median.
How does Hwange Colliery Co's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
Hwange Colliery Co's Operating Margin % of 12.64% can be compared against companies in the Other Energy Sources industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.70. Hwange Colliery Co's value of 12.64% is 168.9% 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Operating Margin % among Other Energy Sources companies is 4.70, based on 130 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. Hwange Colliery Co's current Operating Margin % of 12.64% is 168.9% 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 Hwange Colliery Co and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hwange Colliery Co's current Operating Margin % is 12.64%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hwange Colliery Co stock overvalued right now?
Hwange Colliery Co (XZIM:HCCL.ZW) has a current Operating Margin % of 12.64%. The current Operating Margin % is 12.64% and 168.9% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 4.70. 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 Hwange Colliery Co (XZIM:HCCL.ZW), the current Operating Margin % is 12.64% as of Dec. 2022. 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.
Hwange Colliery Co Ltd is engaged in the extraction, processing, and distribution of coal and coal products, and the provision of health services and various retail goods and services. Its activities are categorised into the following three segments: Mining - the extraction, processing, and distribution of coal and coal products; Medical services - provide healthcare to staff members and the surrounding community; Estates - the division provides properties for rental and sells retail goods and services. The group generates the majority of its revenue from the Mining segment.
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