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Distribuidora De Gas CuyanaBUE:DGCU2 -0.89%78 Operating Margin % is 28.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 125% above its 10-year median of 12.65. GuruFocus rates BUE:DGCU2 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS1,431.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana ranks better than 76.95% on this metric.
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana SA operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:DGCU2'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.6 Med: 12.65 Max: 25.2
Current: 24.69
BUE:DGCU2's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 76.95% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.85
vs BUE:DGCU2: 24.69
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana (BUE:DGCU2) 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.
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Operating Margin % Related Terms
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana 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.
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Operating Margin % Chart
BUE:DGCU2 vs ATO, NI, UGI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana'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.
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Operating Margin % falls into.
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana 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.
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana (BUE:DGCU2) has a Operating Margin % of 28.45% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana and its competitors. This is 125% above median its historical median of 12.65. Over the past decade, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.60 to 25.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana ranks #115 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Operating Margin % too high?
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's current Operating Margin % of 28.45% is 125% above median its 10-year median of 12.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.60 to a high of 25.20. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.85. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's value of 28.45% is 91.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana ranks #115 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Operating Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana ranks #115 out of 499 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.85. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's value of 28.45% is 91.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.60 to 25.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.65 vs. the industry median of 14.85, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.85, based on 499 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. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's current Operating Margin % of 28.45% is 91.6% 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 Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's current Operating Margin % is 28.45%, which is 125% above median its own 10-year median of 12.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana (BUE:DGCU2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS1,431.19, compared to a current price of ARS1,665.00 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 28.45%, which is 125% above median its 10-year median of 12.65 and 91.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.85. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's 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 Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana (BUE:DGCU2), the current Operating Margin % is 28.45% 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 Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana (BUE:DGCU2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ARS1,665.00 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS1,431.19.
GuruFocus considers Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:DGCU2:
Operating Margin %: 28.45% (125% above median its 10-year median of 12.65)
GF Value™: ARS1,431.19 vs. price of ARS1,665.00 (16.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#115 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:DGCU2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana SA is a distributor of natural gas either directly or through third-party entities. Its customer base includes residential clients, industrial and commercial businesses and CNG stations.
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