Operating Margin - Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd (SGX:J36)

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Price: 67.2 USD -0.44%

Market Cap: 19.9B USD

9.5%

Current

11%

Average

7.9%

Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin

9.5%

Operating Profit

3.4B

Revenue

35.6B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country		Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
HK		Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd SGX:J36	19.8B USD	10%
US		General Electric Co NYSE:GE	324B USD	18%
DE		Siemens AG XETRA:SIE	184.1B EUR	12%
JP		Hitachi Ltd TSE:6501	22.3T JPY	11%
US		Honeywell International Inc NASDAQ:HON	126.4B USD	20%
US		3M Co NYSE:MMM	86B USD	21%
ZA	B	Bidvest Group Ltd JSE:BVT	78.7B Zac	9%
US	R	Roper Technologies Inc F:ROP	41.2B EUR	28%
CN		CITIC Ltd HKEX:267	356.1B HKD	0%
KR		Samsung C&T Corp KRX:028260	40.7T KRW	8%
MY	W	Warisan TC Holdings Bhd KLSE:WARISAN	112.1B MYR	-3%

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd
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Market Cap

19.8B USD

Industry

Industrial Conglomerates

In the bustling heart of Asia's economic dynamism, Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd. stands as a venerable titan with roots stretching back to the early 19th century. Over the years, this conglomerate has evolved from its origins as an opium and tea trading company to become a diversified empire deeply interwoven into the commercial and economic fabric of the region. With its headquarters in Hong Kong, Jardine Matheson operates through a series of interlinked family-held businesses and partnerships, strategically engaged in high-growth sectors such as property, retail, luxury hotels, and motor vehicles. The firm's approach combines a shrewd eye for investment opportunities with a long-term vision, often aligning itself with formidable brands and ventures, thereby ensuring resilience and adaptability in an ever-shifting global landscape. Jardine Matheson's wealth of holdings is akin to a diversified investment portfolio, spread across various high-potential markets and industries. Its primary revenue streams flow from several core subsidiaries, including Hongkong Land, Dairy Farm International, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, and Jardine Cycle & Carriage, among others. These businesses operate in synergy, delivering robust financial performance and consistent cash flows that anchor the conglomerate's profitability. The company adeptly leverages its extensive network and brand influence, converting strategic geographic positioning and market know-how into thriving business models that drive growth year after year. As one delves into this labyrinth of commerce, it becomes clear that Jardine Matheson's success is built upon a foundation of strategically selecting industries that resonate with the pulse of burgeoning middle classes and urbanization trends across the Asia-Pacific.

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Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd
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