Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras (BUE:ELET6) Operating Margin %: 42.94% (As of Mar. 2026) — 35% Above Median


What is Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Operating Margin %?

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras BUE:ELET6 66 Operating Margin % is 42.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 31.73. GuruFocus rates BUE:ELET6 with a GF Score™ of 66/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras ranks better than 84.65% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS1,459,572.61 Mil. Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS3,398,713.68 Mil. Therefore, Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.94%.

Good Sign:

Axia Energia operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

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

BUE:ELET6' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.48   Med: 31.73   Max: 49.42
Current: 36.7


BUE:ELET6's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
84.65% of 417 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 13.38 vs BUE:ELET6: 36.70

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.40% per year.

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS1,459,572.61 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS4,143,411.14 Mil.

Warning Sign:

Axia Energia has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.


Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras  (BUE:ELET6) 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.


Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Operating Margin % Related Terms


Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras'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.

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Operating Margin % Chart

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
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Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras'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.


Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras's Operating Margin % falls into.



Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras 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.

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras'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 )
=3535865.198 / 10982967.111
=32.19 %

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras'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 )
=1459572.614 / 3398713.679
=42.94 %

* 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 42.94% mean?
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras (BUE:ELET6) has a Operating Margin % of 42.94% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 31.73. Over the past decade, Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras' Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.48 to 49.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras ranks #64 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras' Operating Margin % too high?
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras' current Operating Margin % of 42.94% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 31.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.48 to a high of 49.42. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Operating Margin % is 13.38. Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras' value of 42.94% is 220.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras ranks #64 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras' Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras ranks #64 out of 417 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.38. Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras' value of 42.94% is 220.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.48 to 49.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.73 vs. the industry median of 13.38, Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 13.38, based on 417 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. Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras's current Operating Margin % of 42.94% is 220.9% 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 Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras's current Operating Margin % is 42.94%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 31.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras stock overvalued right now?
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras (BUE:ELET6) has a current Operating Margin % of 42.94%. The current Operating Margin % is 42.94%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 31.73 and 220.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 13.38. Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras (BUE:ELET6), the current Operating Margin % is 42.94% 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.

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Business Description

Address Avenida Graca Aranha, 26 19th floor, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA, 20030-900
Axia Energia is engaged in the generation, transmission, and commercialization of electricity in Brazil. The company operates a portfolio of wind, thermal, hydro, and nuclear power plants located throughout the country.