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International Meal Co AlimentacaoBSP:MEAL3 48 Operating Margin % is 3.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is 141% above its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates BSP:MEAL3 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of R$1.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 362 Restaurants companies, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks worse than 68.78% on this metric.
International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) 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.
International Meal Co Alimentacao Operating Margin % Related Terms
International Meal Co Alimentacao 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.
International Meal Co Alimentacao Operating Margin % Chart
BSP:MEAL3 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, International Meal Co Alimentacao'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.
International Meal Co Alimentacao Operating Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Meal Co Alimentacao's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Meal Co Alimentacao's Operating Margin % falls into.
International Meal Co Alimentacao 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.
International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) has a Operating Margin % of 3.20% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on International Meal Co Alimentacao and its competitors. This is 141% above median its historical median of 1.33. According to the industry distribution chart, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks #249 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is International Meal Co Alimentacao's Operating Margin % too high?
International Meal Co Alimentacao's current Operating Margin % of 3.20% is 141% above median its 10-year median of 1.33. The Restaurants industry median Operating Margin % is 4.50. International Meal Co Alimentacao's value of 3.20% is 28.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks #249 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Meal Co Alimentacao has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Meal Co Alimentacao's Operating Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks #249 out of 362 companies for Operating Margin %. This places International Meal Co Alimentacao in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.50. International Meal Co Alimentacao's value of 3.20% is 28.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 4.50, International Meal Co Alimentacao 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 Restaurants company?
The median Operating Margin % among Restaurants companies is 4.50, based on 362 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. International Meal Co Alimentacao's current Operating Margin % of 3.20% is 28.9% 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 International Meal Co Alimentacao and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Meal Co Alimentacao's current Operating Margin % is 3.20%, which is 141% above median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Meal Co Alimentacao stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$1.49, compared to a current price of R$0.66 — trading 55.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.20%, which is 141% above median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 28.9% below the Restaurants industry median of 4.50. International Meal Co Alimentacao's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3), the current Operating Margin % is 3.20% as of Jun. 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 International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Meal Co Alimentacao stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$0.66 is trading 55.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$1.49.
GuruFocus considers International Meal Co Alimentacao to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:MEAL3:
Operating Margin %: 3.20% (141% above median its 10-year median of 1.33)
GF Value™: R$1.49 vs. price of R$0.66 (55.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.9% below the Restaurants median (#249 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MEAL3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Meal Co Alimentacao SA is a Brazil-based company principally engaged in the sale of food and beverages to restaurants, snack bars, coffee shops, cafes on motorways, airports, shopping malls, and airline catering services. It also subleases stores and spaces for promotional and commercial purposes in its store chain, upon the sale of fuel, and provides general services related to these segments. The company operates in five segments: Shopping malls, Airports, Highways, the United States of America (USA), and Others. Some of its brands are Viena, Olive Garden, Margaritaville, KFC Brazil, and Pizza Hut Brazil. Its geographical segments are Brazil, The Caribbean, and the USA.
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