Bassett Furniture IndustriesBSET +0.18%61 Operating Margin % is 1.56% as of Feb. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 2.87. GuruFocus rates BSET with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Bassett Furniture Industries ranks worse than 59.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bassett Furniture Industries's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSET'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.46 Med: 2.87 Max: 6.53
Current: 2.35
BSET's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 59.58% of 433
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 3.79
vs BSET: 2.35
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).
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Bassett Furniture Industries Operating Margin % Related Terms
Bassett Furniture Industries 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.
BSET vs HOFT, KEQU, VIRC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Bassett Furniture 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.
Bassett Furniture Industries Operating Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bassett Furniture Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bassett Furniture 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.
* 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.
Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET) has a Operating Margin % of 1.56% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Bassett Furniture Industries and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 2.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Bassett Furniture Industries ranks #258 out of 433 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is Bassett Furniture Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
Bassett Furniture Industries' current Operating Margin % of 1.56% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 2.87. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Operating Margin % is 3.79. Bassett Furniture Industries' value of 1.56% is 58.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bassett Furniture Industries ranks #258 out of 433 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bassett Furniture Industries has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bassett Furniture Industries' Operating Margin % compare to HOFT and KEQU?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Bassett Furniture Industries ranks #258 out of 433 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Bassett Furniture Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.79. Bassett Furniture Industries' value of 1.56% is 58.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.87 vs. the industry median of 3.79, Bassett Furniture Industries 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Operating Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.79, based on 433 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. Bassett Furniture Industries's current Operating Margin % of 1.56% is 58.8% 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 Bassett Furniture Industries and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bassett Furniture Industries's current Operating Margin % is 1.56%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bassett Furniture Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.88, compared to a current price of $16.65 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.56%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 2.87 and 58.8% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 3.79. Bassett Furniture Industries' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET), the current Operating Margin % is 1.56% as of Feb. 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 Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bassett Furniture Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.65 is trading 20% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.88.
GuruFocus considers Bassett Furniture Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSET:
Operating Margin %: 1.56% (46% below median its 10-year median of 2.87)
GF Value™: $13.88 vs. price of $16.65 (20% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.8% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#258 of 433)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bassett Furniture Industries Inc is a manufacturer, marketer, and retailer of home furnishings products in the United States. It operates through the following segments: The Wholesale segment focuses on the design, manufacture, sourcing, sale, and distribution of furniture products, the Retail segment which consists of company-owned stores, and the Corporate and others segment. Majority of revenue is from Wholesale sales of furniture and accessories.
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