Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG (OTCPK:BIJBF) 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.
Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG Operating Margin % Chart
Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG Annual Data
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG'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.
Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG's Operating Margin % falls into.
Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG 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.
* 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.
Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG (BIJBF) has a Operating Margin % of 22.68% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 13.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG ranks #122 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG's current Operating Margin % of 22.68% is 68% above median its 10-year median of 13.54. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG's value of 22.68% is 480.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG ranks #122 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG's Operating Margin % compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG ranks #122 out of 1128 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG's value of 22.68% is 480.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.54 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.91, based on 1,128 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. Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG's current Operating Margin % of 22.68% is 480.8% 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 Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG's current Operating Margin % is 22.68%, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 13.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG stock overvalued right now?
Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG (BIJBF) has a current Operating Margin % of 22.68%. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.53, compared to a current price of $57.75 — trading 29.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 22.68%, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 13.54 and 480.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.91. Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG (BIJBF), the current Operating Margin % is 22.68% 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 Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG (BIJBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $57.75 is trading 29.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.53.
Key valuation signals for BIJBF:
Operating Margin %: 22.68% (68% above median its 10-year median of 13.54)
GF Value™: $44.53 vs. price of $57.75 (29.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 480.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#122 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BIJBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG Business Description
Bijou Brigitte Modische Accessoires AG is a Hamburg-based company which operates fashion jewelry chains in Europe. The product range covers everything from fashion and exclusive jewelry to fashion accessories and men's and children's jewelry. Geographical segments include Germany, Spain, Italy, and Portugal. It derives a majority of revenue from Germany.
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