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Trafco Group BSCBAH:TRAFCO 62 Operating Margin % is 2.24% as of Dec. 2025, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 4.74. GuruFocus rates BAH:TRAFCO with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of BHD0.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Trafco Group BSC ranks worse than 65.59% on this metric.
Trafco Group BSC operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -13.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Trafco Group BSC's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BAH:TRAFCO'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.19 Med: 4.74 Max: 5.99
Current: 2.19
BAH:TRAFCO's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 65.59% of 311
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.32
vs BAH:TRAFCO: 2.19
Trafco Group BSC's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -13.10% per year.
Trafco Group BSC (BAH:TRAFCO) 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.
Trafco Group BSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
Trafco Group BSC Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Trafco Group BSC'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.
BAH:TRAFCO vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Trafco Group BSC'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.
Trafco Group BSC Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Trafco Group BSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Trafco Group BSC'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.
Trafco Group BSC'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.
Trafco Group BSC (BAH:TRAFCO) has a Operating Margin % of 2.24% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Trafco Group BSC and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 4.74. Over the past decade, Trafco Group BSC's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.19 to 5.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Trafco Group BSC ranks #204 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 65.6%.
Is Trafco Group BSC's Operating Margin % too high?
Trafco Group BSC's current Operating Margin % of 2.24% is 53% below median its 10-year median of 4.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.19 to a high of 5.99. The Retail - Defensive industry median Operating Margin % is 3.32. Trafco Group BSC's value of 2.24% is 32.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trafco Group BSC ranks #204 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Trafco Group BSC has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trafco Group BSC's Operating Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Trafco Group BSC ranks #204 out of 311 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Trafco Group BSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.32. Trafco Group BSC's value of 2.24% is 32.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Trafco Group BSC's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.19 to 5.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.74 vs. the industry median of 3.32, Trafco Group BSC 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 a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.32, based on 311 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. Trafco Group BSC's current Operating Margin % of 2.24% is 32.5% 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 Trafco Group BSC and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trafco Group BSC's current Operating Margin % is 2.24%, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 4.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trafco Group BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trafco Group BSC (BAH:TRAFCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.28, compared to a current price of BHD0.26 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.24%, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 4.74 and 32.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.32. Trafco Group BSC's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 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 Trafco Group BSC (BAH:TRAFCO), the current Operating Margin % is 2.24% 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 Trafco Group BSC (BAH:TRAFCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trafco Group BSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BHD0.26 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.28.
GuruFocus considers Trafco Group BSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BAH:TRAFCO:
Operating Margin %: 2.24% (53% below median its 10-year median of 4.74)
GF Value™: BHD0.28 vs. price of BHD0.26 (8.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.5% below the Retail - Defensive median (#204 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:TRAFCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Trafco Group BSC imports and distributes food products. The company has six operating segments; the Wholesale operations segment includes the import and distribution of foodstuff, the Investments segment includes investment in quoted and unquoted securities, the Dairy products and beverages segment includes the production, processing, and distribution of dairy products, juices, ice cream, bottling of water, and other items, Fruits and vegetables include import and distribution of fruits, vegetables, and other food items, Storage and logistics include providing storage and logistics services, and Livestock includes import and sale of live animals, fresh, chilled, and frozen meat and food service products.
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