BSHI (Boss Holdings) Operating Margin %: 7.51% (As of Dec. 2009)

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What is Boss Holdings Operating Margin %?

Boss Holdings BSHI +0.14% Operating Margin % is 7.51% as of Dec. 2009.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Boss Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2009 was $1.07 Mil. Boss Holdings's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2009 was $14.23 Mil. Therefore, Boss Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2009 was 7.51%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Boss Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


BSHI's Operating Margin % is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 4.085
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Operating Margin % only.

Boss Holdings's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

Boss Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2009 was $1.07 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2009 was $1.92 Mil.


Boss Holdings  (OTCPK:BSHI) 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 Nokia’s 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.


Boss Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms


Boss Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Boss Holdings'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.

Boss Holdings Operating Margin % Chart

Boss Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.81 4.11 4.45 3.60 3.92

Boss Holdings Quarterly Data
Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.92 -0.19 1.50 5.79 7.51

BSHI vs FORD: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Boss Holdings'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.


Boss Holdings Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Boss Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Boss Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.



Boss Holdings 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.

Boss Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2009 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2009 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2009 )
=1.921 / 48.957
=3.92 %

Boss Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2009 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2009 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2009 )
=1.069 / 14.228
=7.51 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 7.51% mean?
Boss Holdings (BSHI) has a Operating Margin % of 7.51% as of Dec. 2009. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Boss Holdings and its competitors.
Is Boss Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Boss Holdings' current Operating Margin % is 7.51%. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Operating Margin % is 4.09. Boss Holdings' value of 7.51% is 83.8% above this industry median.
How does Boss Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to FORD?
Boss Holdings' Operating Margin % of 7.51% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.09. Boss Holdings' value of 7.51% is 83.8% above this benchmark. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.09, based on 1,040 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. Boss Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 7.51% is 83.8% 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 Boss Holdings and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boss Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 7.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boss Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Boss Holdings (BSHI) has a current Operating Margin % of 7.51%. The current Operating Margin % is 7.51% and 83.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.09. 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 Boss Holdings (BSHI), the current Operating Margin % is 7.51% as of Dec. 2009. 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.

Boss Holdings Business Description

Address 1221 Page Street, Kewanee, IL, USA, 61443
Boss Holdings Inc and its subsidiaries are engaged in the import, marketing, and distribution of pet supplies and cell phone accessories, as well as custom imprinting of inflatable and other products for the advertising specialties industry. The company sells its products through distributors and manufacturer's representatives and by direct marketing to consumers through an e-commerce website. The three business segments: Pet Products, Promotional Products, and Tech Accessories. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Pet Products segment.