Karelia Tobacco CoATH:KARE +0.47%72 Operating Margin % is 9.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 8.05. GuruFocus rates ATH:KARE with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €407.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 48 Tobacco Products companies, Karelia Tobacco Co ranks worse than 58.33% on this metric.
Karelia Tobacco Co (ATH:KARE) 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.
Karelia Tobacco Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Karelia Tobacco Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karelia Tobacco Co'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.
ATH:KARE vs PM, MO, TPB: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Karelia Tobacco Co'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.
Karelia Tobacco Co Operating Margin % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Karelia Tobacco Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karelia Tobacco Co'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.
Karelia Tobacco Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Karelia Tobacco Co (ATH:KARE) has a Operating Margin % of 9.37% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Karelia Tobacco Co and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 8.05. Over the past decade, Karelia Tobacco Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.94 to 10.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Karelia Tobacco Co ranks #28 out of 48 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is Karelia Tobacco Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Karelia Tobacco Co's current Operating Margin % of 9.37% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 8.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.94 to a high of 10.16. The Tobacco Products industry median Operating Margin % is 9.37. Karelia Tobacco Co's value of 9.37% is 0.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karelia Tobacco Co ranks #28 out of 48 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Karelia Tobacco Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karelia Tobacco Co's Operating Margin % compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Karelia Tobacco Co ranks #28 out of 48 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Karelia Tobacco Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.37. Karelia Tobacco Co's value of 9.37% is 0.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Karelia Tobacco Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.94 to 10.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.05 vs. the industry median of 9.37, Karelia Tobacco Co 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Tobacco Products companies is 9.37, based on 48 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. Karelia Tobacco Co's current Operating Margin % of 9.37% is 0.1% 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 Karelia Tobacco Co and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karelia Tobacco Co's current Operating Margin % is 9.37%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 8.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karelia Tobacco Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karelia Tobacco Co (ATH:KARE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €407.16, compared to a current price of €429.00 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.37%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 8.05 and 0.1% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 9.37. Karelia Tobacco Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 Karelia Tobacco Co (ATH:KARE), the current Operating Margin % is 9.37% 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 Karelia Tobacco Co (ATH:KARE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karelia Tobacco Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €429.00 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €407.16.
GuruFocus considers Karelia Tobacco Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ATH:KARE:
Operating Margin %: 9.37% (16% above median its 10-year median of 8.05)
GF Value™: €407.16 vs. price of €429.00 (5.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.1% above the Tobacco Products median (#28 of 48)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATH:KARE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karelia Tobacco Co Inc SA is in the business of manufacture, export, and wholesale of tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, hand-rolling cigarettes, and other duty-free tobacco products. The firm's flagship brands include George Karelias and Sons, Slims, Ome, Karelia Blue, and American Legend. Its geographical segment includes Greece and International. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Greece segment.
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