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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).
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.
Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos 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.
BSP:SOND3 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos'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.
Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos'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.
Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos (BSP:SOND3) has a Operating Margin % of 10.03% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 11.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos ranks #168 out of 1765 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos' Operating Margin % too high?
Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos' current Operating Margin % of 10.03% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 11.49. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos' value of 10.03% is 70.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos ranks #168 out of 1765 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos' Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos ranks #168 out of 1765 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos' value of 10.03% is 70.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.49 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,765 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. Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos's current Operating Margin % of 10.03% is 70.3% 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 Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos's current Operating Margin % is 10.03%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 11.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos stock overvalued right now?
Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos (BSP:SOND3) has a current Operating Margin % of 10.03%. The stock's GF Value™ is R$71.49, compared to a current price of R$38.66 — trading 45.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 10.03%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 11.49 and 70.3% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos (BSP:SOND3), the current Operating Margin % is 10.03% 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 Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos (BSP:SOND3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$38.66 is trading 45.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$71.49.
Key valuation signals for BSP:SOND3:
Operating Margin %: 10.03% (13% below median its 10-year median of 11.49)
GF Value™: R$71.49 vs. price of R$38.66 (45.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.3% above the Construction median (#168 of 1765)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SOND3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos Business Description
Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos SA is a Brazil-based company engaged in the providing technical and economic consulting services, preparing general engineering projects, providing advice, inspection and supervision of project execution, managing works and other services related to these activities.
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