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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.
Zhengye Biotechnology Holding Operating Margin % Related Terms
Zhengye Biotechnology Holding 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.
ZYBT vs TLPH, CPHI, CPIX: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Zhengye Biotechnology Holding'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.
Zhengye Biotechnology Holding Operating Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Zhengye Biotechnology Holding's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhengye Biotechnology Holding'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.
* 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.
Zhengye Biotechnology Holding (ZYBT) has a Operating Margin % of -73.80% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Zhengye Biotechnology Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhengye Biotechnology Holding ranks #851 out of 957 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is Zhengye Biotechnology Holding's Operating Margin % too high?
Zhengye Biotechnology Holding's current Operating Margin % is -73.80%. Based on the distribution chart, Zhengye Biotechnology Holding ranks #851 out of 957 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zhengye Biotechnology Holding has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhengye Biotechnology Holding's Operating Margin % compare to TLPH and CPHI?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Zhengye Biotechnology Holding ranks #851 out of 957 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Zhengye Biotechnology Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.96. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.96, based on 957 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 Zhengye Biotechnology Holding and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhengye Biotechnology Holding's current Operating Margin % is -73.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhengye Biotechnology Holding stock overvalued right now?
Zhengye Biotechnology Holding (ZYBT) has a current Operating Margin % of -73.80%. The current Operating Margin % is -73.80%. Zhengye Biotechnology Holding's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 5 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 Zhengye Biotechnology Holding (ZYBT), the current Operating Margin % is -73.80% 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.
Zhengye Biotechnology Holding Ltd is engaged in research, development, manufacturing, and sales of veterinary vaccines, with an emphasis on vaccines for livestock. It has a diverse range of vaccines, including vaccines for swine, cattle, goats, waterfowl, sheep, poultry, and pets, available in various provincial regions across China and are exported overseas to Vietnam, Pakistan, and Egypt. The company generates maximum revenue from the sale of swine vaccines, followed by poultry and other vaccines.
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