Adnams (AQSE:ADB) Operating Margin %: -2.21% (As of Dec. 2025)


AQSE:ADB Adnams PLC AQSE:ADB
68 GF Score
Price £16.00
GF Value £20.14
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Adnams Operating Margin %?

Adnams AQSE:ADB 68 Operating Margin % is -2.21% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates AQSE:ADB with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of £20.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Adnams ranks worse than 80.95% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Adnams's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.74 Mil. Adnams's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £33.65 Mil. Therefore, Adnams's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -2.21%.

Good Sign:

Adnams PLC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

The historical rank and industry rank for Adnams's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

AQSE:ADB' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.19   Med: -1.98   Max: 5.54
Current: -3.52


AQSE:ADB's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
80.95% of 210 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 7.915 vs AQSE:ADB: -3.52

Adnams's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 14.70% per year.

Adnams's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.74 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-2.24 Mil.


Adnams  (AQSE:ADB) 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 Nokia’s 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.


Adnams Operating Margin % Related Terms


Adnams Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Adnams'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.

Adnams Operating Margin % Chart

Adnams Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.09 -1.86 -3.82 -2.63 -3.52

Adnams Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.05 -4.66 -0.84 -4.98 -2.21

AQSE:ADB vs STZ, TAP: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Adnams'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.


Adnams Operating Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Adnams's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Adnams's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Adnams 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.

Adnams's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-2.242 / 63.73
=-3.52 %

Adnams's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-0.744 / 33.65
=-2.21 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of -2.21% mean?
Adnams (AQSE:ADB) has a Operating Margin % of -2.21% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Adnams and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Adnams ranks #170 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is Adnams' Operating Margin % too high?
Adnams' current Operating Margin % is -2.21%. Based on the distribution chart, Adnams ranks #170 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Adnams has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adnams' Operating Margin % compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Adnams ranks #170 out of 210 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Adnams in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.92. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Operating Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 7.92, based on 210 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 Adnams and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adnams's current Operating Margin % is -2.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adnams stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adnams (AQSE:ADB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £20.14, compared to a current price of £16.00 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -2.21%. Adnams' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 Adnams (AQSE:ADB), the current Operating Margin % is -2.21% 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.

Is Adnams (AQSE:ADB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adnams stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £16.00 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £20.14. GuruFocus considers Adnams to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AQSE:ADB:

  • Operating Margin %: -2.21%
  • GF Value™: £20.14 vs. price of £16.00 (20.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the AQSE:ADB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Adnams Business Description

Address Sole Bay Brewery, Southwold, Suffolk, GBR, IP18 6JW
Adnams PLC is engaged in brewers, distillers, wine merchants, retailers, publicans, and hoteliers. The company's business segments are Adnams Brewing & Brands (Drinks), which comprises brewing and distribution of beer, spirits, and other products, Adnams Pubs & Hotel Properties, which comprises tenanted pubs and managed inns, and Adnams Retail, which comprises shops together with the mail order and web businesses. The maximum of its revenue is derived from Brewing & Brands segment.
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