Metro Performance Glass (ASX:MPP) 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.
Metro Performance Glass Operating Margin % Related Terms
Metro Performance Glass Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metro Performance Glass'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:MPP vs TT, JCI, CARR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Metro Performance Glass'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.
Metro Performance Glass Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Metro Performance Glass's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metro Performance Glass's Operating Margin % falls into.
Metro Performance Glass 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.
Metro Performance Glass's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Metro Performance Glass (ASX:MPP) has a Operating Margin % of -38.92% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Metro Performance Glass and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro Performance Glass ranks #1640 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is Metro Performance Glass' Operating Margin % too high?
Metro Performance Glass' current Operating Margin % is -38.92%. Based on the distribution chart, Metro Performance Glass ranks #1640 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metro Performance Glass has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro Performance Glass' Operating Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Metro Performance Glass ranks #1640 out of 1767 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Metro Performance Glass in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,767 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 Metro Performance Glass and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro Performance Glass's current Operating Margin % is -38.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metro Performance Glass stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Performance Glass (ASX:MPP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.49, compared to a current price of A$0.95 — trading 92.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -38.92%. Metro Performance Glass' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 6 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 Metro Performance Glass (ASX:MPP), the current Operating Margin % is -38.92% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Metro Performance Glass (ASX:MPP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Performance Glass stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.95 is trading 92.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.49.
GuruFocus considers Metro Performance Glass to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MPP:
Operating Margin %: -38.92%
GF Value™: A$0.49 vs. price of A$0.95 (92.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MPP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metro Performance Glass Ltd operates as a glass processor. It group supplies processed flat glass and related products to the residential and commercial building sectors. It offers a range of glass products, including Decorative Glass, low Glass, Mirrors, bathroom shower screens, Shower Glass, Safety Security glass, Obscure, Frosted, and Privacy Glass, doors, and others. Its geographical segments include New Zealand and Australia. It generates a majority of its revenue from New Zealand.
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