The historical rank and industry rank for Arch Therapeutics's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ARTHQ's Operating Margin % is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: -86.89 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Operating Margin % only.
Arch Therapeutics's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
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.
Arch Therapeutics Operating Margin % Related Terms
Arch Therapeutics Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arch Therapeutics'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.
ARTHQ vs GRTSQ, MTEM, PXMD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Arch Therapeutics'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.
Arch Therapeutics Operating Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Arch Therapeutics's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arch Therapeutics'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.
Arch Therapeutics's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2023 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.
What does a Operating Margin % of -3,293.55% mean?
Arch Therapeutics (ARTHQ) has a Operating Margin % of -3,293.55% as of Jun. 2024. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Arch Therapeutics and its competitors.
Is Arch Therapeutics' Operating Margin % too high?
Arch Therapeutics' current Operating Margin % is -3,293.55%. Overall, Arch Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arch Therapeutics' Operating Margin % compare to GRTSQ and MTEM?
Arch Therapeutics' Operating Margin % of -3,293.55% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Operating Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Arch Therapeutics and its competitors. Arch Therapeutics's current Operating Margin % is -3,293.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arch Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Arch Therapeutics (ARTHQ) has a current Operating Margin % of -3,293.55%. The current Operating Margin % is -3,293.55%. Arch Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Arch Therapeutics (ARTHQ), the current Operating Margin % is -3,293.55% as of Jun. 2024. 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.
Arch Therapeutics Inc is a development-stage biotechnology company. It focuses on developing products that manage surgery and interventional care faster and safer by using a novel approach to stop bleeding, control leaking, and provide other advantages during surgery and trauma care. The company's primary product candidate, collectively known as the AC5 Devices (AC5), is designed to achieve hemostasis in surgical procedures. The company operates its business operations in the United States.
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