CEA IndustriesBNC +13.38%43 Operating Margin % is 0.00% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates BNC with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, CEA Industries ranks worse than 98.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CEA Industries's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BNC'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -196.31 Med: -35.24 Max: 4.14
Current: -196.31
BNC's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 98.56% of 209
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 6.78
vs BNC: -196.31
CEA Industries's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
CEA Industries (NAS:BNC) 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.
CEA Industries Operating Margin % Related Terms
CEA Industries Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CEA Industries'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.
BNC vs GENC, SCAG, XOS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, CEA Industries'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.
CEA Industries Operating Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, CEA Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CEA Industries'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.
CEA Industries's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 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.
CEA Industries (BNC) has a Operating Margin % of 0.00% as of Apr. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on CEA Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CEA Industries ranks #206 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 98.6%.
Is CEA Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
CEA Industries' current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, CEA Industries ranks #206 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CEA Industries has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEA Industries' Operating Margin % compare to GENC and SCAG?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, CEA Industries ranks #206 out of 209 companies for Operating Margin %. This places CEA Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.78. 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Operating Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 6.78, based on 209 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. 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 CEA Industries and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CEA Industries's current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEA Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEA Industries (BNC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.50, compared to a current price of $3.05 — trading 509% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. CEA Industries' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 3 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 CEA Industries (BNC), the current Operating Margin % is 0.00% as of Apr. 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 CEA Industries (BNC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEA Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.05 is trading 509% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.50.
GuruFocus considers CEA Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BNC:
Operating Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $0.50 vs. price of $3.05 (509% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BNC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CEA Industries Inc through its subsidiary is focused on selling environmental control and other technologies and services to the Controlled Environment Agriculture ("CEA") industry. The company provides integrated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing ("MEP") engineering design, proprietary and curated environmental control equipment, and automation offerings that serve the CEA industry. The Company has one operating segment that is dedicated to the manufacture and sale of its products.
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