Brookfield RenewableBEPC +0.29%66 Operating Margin % is 14.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 26.72. GuruFocus rates BEPC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Brookfield Renewable ranks better than 67.15% on this metric.
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.
Brookfield Renewable Operating Margin % Related Terms
Brookfield Renewable Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brookfield Renewable'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.
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Brookfield Renewable'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.
Brookfield Renewable Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Brookfield Renewable's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brookfield Renewable'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.
Brookfield Renewable'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.
Brookfield Renewable (BEPC) has a Operating Margin % of 14.50% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Brookfield Renewable and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 26.72. Over the past decade, Brookfield Renewable's Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.65 to 33.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Brookfield Renewable ranks #137 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Brookfield Renewable's Operating Margin % too high?
Brookfield Renewable's current Operating Margin % of 14.50% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 26.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.65 to a high of 33.51. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Operating Margin % is 13.27. Brookfield Renewable's value of 14.50% is 9.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brookfield Renewable ranks #137 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Brookfield Renewable has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brookfield Renewable's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Brookfield Renewable ranks #137 out of 417 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Brookfield Renewable in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.27. Brookfield Renewable's value of 14.50% is 9.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Brookfield Renewable's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.65 to 33.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.72 vs. the industry median of 13.27, Brookfield Renewable 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 13.27, based on 417 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. Brookfield Renewable's current Operating Margin % of 14.50% is 9.3% 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 Brookfield Renewable and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brookfield Renewable's current Operating Margin % is 14.50%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 26.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brookfield Renewable stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Renewable (BEPC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.02, compared to a current price of $37.76 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.50%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 26.72 and 9.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 13.27. Brookfield Renewable's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Brookfield Renewable (BEPC), the current Operating Margin % is 14.50% 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 Brookfield Renewable (BEPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Renewable stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $37.76 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.02.
GuruFocus considers Brookfield Renewable to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BEPC:
Operating Margin %: 14.50% (46% below median its 10-year median of 26.72)
GF Value™: $32.02 vs. price of $37.76 (17.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#137 of 417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BEPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brookfield Renewable is a globally diversified, multitechnology owner and operator of clean energy assets. The company's portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, solar, and storage facilities in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, and totals over 40 gigawatts of installed capacity. Brookfield Renewable invests in assets directly, as well as with institutional partners, joint venture partners, and through other arrangements. The company offers two separate listings for investors: Brookfield Renewable Partners LP and Brookfield Renewable Corp.
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