Big River IndustriesASX:BRI -0.37%81 Operating Margin % is 2.77% as of Dec. 2025, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 4.06. GuruFocus rates ASX:BRI with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Forest Products companies, Big River Industries ranks better than 51.24% on this metric.
Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) 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.
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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.
Big River Industries Operating Margin % Related Terms
Big River Industries Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Big River Industries'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.
ASX:BRI vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Big River Industries'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.
Big River Industries Operating Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Big River Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Big River Industries's Operating Margin % falls into.
Big River Industries 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.
Big River Industries's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 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.
Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) has a Operating Margin % of 2.77% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Big River Industries and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 4.06. Over the past decade, Big River Industries' Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.68 to 16.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Big River Industries ranks #138 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Big River Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
Big River Industries' current Operating Margin % of 2.77% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 4.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.68 to a high of 16.20. The Forest Products industry median Operating Margin % is 2.60. Big River Industries' value of 2.77% is 6.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Big River Industries ranks #138 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Big River Industries has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Big River Industries' Operating Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Big River Industries ranks #138 out of 283 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Big River Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.60. Big River Industries' value of 2.77% is 6.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Big River Industries' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.68 to 16.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.06 vs. the industry median of 2.60, Big River Industries has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Forest Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Forest Products companies is 2.60, based on 283 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. Big River Industries's current Operating Margin % of 2.77% is 6.5% 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 Big River Industries and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Big River Industries's current Operating Margin % is 2.77%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 4.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Big River Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.49, compared to a current price of A$1.35 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.77%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 4.06 and 6.5% above the Forest Products industry median of 2.60. Big River Industries' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 10 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 Big River Industries (ASX:BRI), the current Operating Margin % is 2.77% 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 Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big River Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.35 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.49.
GuruFocus considers Big River Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:BRI:
Operating Margin %: 2.77% (32% below median its 10-year median of 4.06)
GF Value™: A$1.49 vs. price of A$1.35 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.5% above the Forest Products median (#138 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:BRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Big River Industries Ltd is a manufacturer, distributor, and supplier of timber, builder's hardware, building supplies, and services for the residential, commercial, industrial, building, and construction industries. The company's segment includes Panels and Construction. It generates maximum revenue from the Construction segment. The Construction division comprises fifteen sites that sell building, commercial, and formwork products in Australia. The panel segment comprises three manufacturing and six distribution sites of timber panel products in Australia and New Zealand. Geographically, the company derives the majority of its revenue from Australia.
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