AtkoreATKR +2.48%82 Operating Margin % is 3.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 12.62. GuruFocus rates ATKR with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $83.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, Atkore ranks worse than 59.22% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Atkore's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $22 Mil. Atkore's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $731 Mil. Therefore, Atkore's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.00%.
Warning Sign:
Atkore Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -9.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Atkore's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ATKR'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.73 Med: 12.62 Max: 31.52
Current: 4.73
ATKR's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 59.22% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs ATKR: 4.73
Atkore's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -9.90% per year.
Atkore's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $22 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $136 Mil.
Atkore (NYSE:ATKR) 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 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.
Atkore Operating Margin % Related Terms
Atkore Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Atkore'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.
ATKR vs EOSE, AMPX, TE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Atkore'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.
Atkore Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Atkore's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atkore'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.
Atkore's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Atkore (ATKR) has a Operating Margin % of 3.00% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Atkore and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 12.62. Over the past decade, Atkore's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.73 to 31.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Atkore ranks #1799 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is Atkore's Operating Margin % too high?
Atkore's current Operating Margin % of 3.00% is 76% below median its 10-year median of 12.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.73 to a high of 31.52. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Atkore's value of 3.00% is 54.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Atkore ranks #1799 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Atkore has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atkore's Operating Margin % compare to EOSE and AMPX?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Atkore ranks #1799 out of 3038 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Atkore in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Atkore's value of 3.00% is 54.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Atkore's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.73 to 31.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.62 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Atkore has consistently been below 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.53, based on 3,038 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. Atkore's current Operating Margin % of 3.00% is 54.1% below 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 Atkore and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Atkore's current Operating Margin % is 3.00%, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 12.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atkore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atkore (ATKR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $83.69, compared to a current price of $79.83 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.00%, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 12.62 and 54.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. Atkore's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 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 Atkore (ATKR), the current Operating Margin % is 3.00% 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 Atkore (ATKR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atkore stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $79.83 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $83.69.
GuruFocus considers Atkore to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ATKR:
Operating Margin %: 3.00% (76% below median its 10-year median of 12.62)
GF Value™: $83.69 vs. price of $79.83 (4.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.1% below the Industrial Products median (#1799 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATKR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atkore Inc is a manufacturer of Electrical products for the non-residential construction and renovation markets, as well as residential markets, and Safety & Infrastructure products for the construction and industrial markets. The Electrical segment manufactures products used in the construction of electrical power systems including conduit, cable, and installation accessories. This segment serves contractors in partnership with the electrical wholesale channel. The Safety & Infrastructure segment designs and manufactures solutions including metal framing, mechanical pipe, perimeter security, and cable management. These solutions are marketed to contractors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and end-users. The majority of revenue is generated from the Electrical segment.
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