Brookdale Senior LivingBKD +6.14%43 Operating Margin % is 7.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 597% above its 10-year median of 1.01. GuruFocus rates BKD with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 668 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Brookdale Senior Living ranks worse than 56.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brookdale Senior Living's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKD'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.14 Med: 1.01 Max: 4.67
Current: 3.47
BKD's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 56.74% of 668
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 4.845
vs BKD: 3.47
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE:BKD) 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.
Brookdale Senior Living Operating Margin % Related Terms
Brookdale Senior Living Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brookdale Senior Living'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.
BKD vs CON, LFST, NHC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Brookdale Senior Living'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.
Brookdale Senior Living Operating Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Brookdale Senior Living's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brookdale Senior Living's Operating Margin % falls into.
Brookdale Senior Living 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.
Brookdale Senior Living'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.
Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) has a Operating Margin % of 7.04% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Brookdale Senior Living and its competitors. This is 597% above median its historical median of 1.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Brookdale Senior Living ranks #379 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 56.7%.
Is Brookdale Senior Living's Operating Margin % too high?
Brookdale Senior Living's current Operating Margin % of 7.04% is 597% above median its 10-year median of 1.01. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Operating Margin % is 4.85. Brookdale Senior Living's value of 7.04% is 45.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brookdale Senior Living ranks #379 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Brookdale Senior Living has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brookdale Senior Living's Operating Margin % compare to CON and LFST?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Brookdale Senior Living ranks #379 out of 668 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Brookdale Senior Living in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.85. Brookdale Senior Living's value of 7.04% is 45.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.01 vs. the industry median of 4.85, Brookdale Senior Living 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 4.85, based on 668 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. Brookdale Senior Living's current Operating Margin % of 7.04% is 45.3% 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 Brookdale Senior Living and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brookdale Senior Living's current Operating Margin % is 7.04%, which is 597% above median its own 10-year median of 1.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brookdale Senior Living stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.33, compared to a current price of $14.69 — trading 132.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.04%, which is 597% above median its 10-year median of 1.01 and 45.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 4.85. Brookdale Senior Living's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Brookdale Senior Living (BKD), the current Operating Margin % is 7.04% 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 Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookdale Senior Living stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.69 is trading 132.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.33.
GuruFocus considers Brookdale Senior Living to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKD:
Operating Margin %: 7.04% (597% above median its 10-year median of 1.01)
GF Value™: $6.33 vs. price of $14.69 (132.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#379 of 668)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brookdale Senior Living Inc operates senior living communities throughout the United States. The company has three reportable segments: Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRs). The majority of the revenue is generated from the Assisted Living and Memory Care segment, which offers housing and assistance with activities of daily living to its customers. The company generates revenue in the form of Resident Fees, which it receives in exchange for the services provided, and in the form of management fees from certain communities under contract in exchange for the management services provided.
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