Bradsaude (BSP:SAUD3) Operating Margin %: 33.88% (As of Mar. 2026) — 23% Above Median


BSP:SAUD3 Bradsaude SA BSP:SAUD3
94 GF Score
Price R$14.28
GF Value R$13.48
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Bradsaude Operating Margin %?

Bradsaude BSP:SAUD3 +2.00% 94 Operating Margin % is 33.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 27.47. GuruFocus rates BSP:SAUD3 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of R$13.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 15 Healthcare Plans companies, Bradsaude ranks better than 86.67% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Bradsaude's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$208 Mil. Bradsaude's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$615 Mil. Therefore, Bradsaude's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.88%.

Good Sign:

Bradsaude SA operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

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

BSP:SAUD3' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.54   Med: 27.47   Max: 39.84
Current: 30.53


BSP:SAUD3's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
86.67% of 15 companies
in the Healthcare Plans industry
Industry Median: 3.1 vs BSP:SAUD3: 30.53

Bradsaude's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.

Bradsaude's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$208 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$747 Mil.


Bradsaude  (BSP:SAUD3) 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.


Bradsaude Operating Margin % Related Terms


Bradsaude Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bradsaude'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.

Bradsaude Operating Margin % Chart

Bradsaude Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
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Bradsaude Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 39.29 33.15 30.50 24.62 33.88

BSP:SAUD3 vs UNH, CVS, ELV: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Healthcare Plans subindustry, Bradsaude'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.


Bradsaude Operating Margin % vs Healthcare Plans Industry

For the Healthcare Plans industry and Healthcare sector, Bradsaude's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bradsaude 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.

Bradsaude's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=769.857 / 2420.159
=31.81 %

Bradsaude's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=208.244 / 614.628
=33.88 %

* 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 33.88% mean?
Bradsaude (BSP:SAUD3) has a Operating Margin % of 33.88% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Bradsaude and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 27.47. Over the past decade, Bradsaude's Operating Margin % has ranged from 20.54 to 39.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Bradsaude ranks #2 out of 15 companies in the Healthcare Plans industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Bradsaude's Operating Margin % too high?
Bradsaude's current Operating Margin % of 33.88% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 27.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.54 to a high of 39.84. The Healthcare Plans industry median Operating Margin % is 3.10. Bradsaude's value of 33.88% is 992.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bradsaude ranks #2 out of 15 companies in the Healthcare Plans industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bradsaude has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bradsaude's Operating Margin % compare to UNH and CVS?
According to the Healthcare Plans industry distribution chart, Bradsaude ranks #2 out of 15 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Bradsaude in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.10. Bradsaude's value of 33.88% is 992.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Bradsaude's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 20.54 to 39.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.47 vs. the industry median of 3.10, Bradsaude 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 Plans company?
The median Operating Margin % among Healthcare Plans companies is 3.10, based on 15 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. Bradsaude's current Operating Margin % of 33.88% is 992.9% 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 Bradsaude and its competitors. For the Healthcare Plans industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bradsaude's current Operating Margin % is 33.88%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 27.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bradsaude stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bradsaude (BSP:SAUD3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$13.48, compared to a current price of R$14.28 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 33.88%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 27.47 and 992.9% above the Healthcare Plans industry median of 3.10. Bradsaude's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 6 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 Bradsaude (BSP:SAUD3), the current Operating Margin % is 33.88% 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 Bradsaude (BSP:SAUD3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bradsaude stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$14.28 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$13.48. GuruFocus considers Bradsaude to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:SAUD3:

  • Operating Margin %: 33.88% (23% above median its 10-year median of 27.47)
  • GF Value™: R$13.48 vs. price of R$14.28 (5.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 992.9% above the Healthcare Plans median (#2 of 15)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SAUD3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bradsaude Business Description

Address Alameda Araguaia, 2104, 21 andar, Alphaville, Barueri, SP, BRA, 06460-040
Bradsaude SA operates a healthcare ecosystem in Brazil formed through the consolidation of companies across different healthcare segments. Its operations include health and dental insurance, hospitals, primary care clinics, healthcare technology, diagnostics, and oncology services. The company serves more than 13 million beneficiaries and operates a healthcare network that includes approximately 4,000 hospital beds across the country.
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