LedesmaBUE:LEDE +0.27%64 Operating Margin % is 0.51% as of Nov. 2025, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 8.03. GuruFocus rates BUE:LEDE with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS975.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 545 Conglomerates companies, Ledesma ranks worse than 82.39% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Ledesma's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was ARS1,155 Mil. Ledesma's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was ARS226,925 Mil. Therefore, Ledesma's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ledesma's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:LEDE'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.26 Med: 8.03 Max: 12.48
Current: -2.01
BUE:LEDE's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 82.39% of 545
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 5.93
vs BUE:LEDE: -2.01
Ledesma's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Ledesma's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was ARS1,155 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was ARS-17,058 Mil.
Warning Sign:
Ledesma SA has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Ledesma (BUE:LEDE) 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.
Ledesma Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ledesma Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ledesma'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.
BUE:LEDE vs HON, MMM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Ledesma'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.
Ledesma Operating Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Ledesma's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ledesma'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.
Ledesma's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 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.
Ledesma (BUE:LEDE) has a Operating Margin % of 0.51% as of Nov. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ledesma and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 8.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Ledesma ranks #449 out of 545 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Ledesma's Operating Margin % too high?
Ledesma's current Operating Margin % of 0.51% is 94% below median its 10-year median of 8.03. The Conglomerates industry median Operating Margin % is 5.93. Ledesma's value of 0.51% is 91.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ledesma ranks #449 out of 545 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ledesma has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ledesma's Operating Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Ledesma ranks #449 out of 545 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ledesma in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.93. Ledesma's value of 0.51% is 91.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.03 vs. the industry median of 5.93, Ledesma 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Operating Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 5.93, based on 545 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. Ledesma's current Operating Margin % of 0.51% is 91.4% 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 Ledesma and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ledesma's current Operating Margin % is 0.51%, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 8.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ledesma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ledesma (BUE:LEDE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS975.84, compared to a current price of ARS749.00 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.51%, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 8.03 and 91.4% below the Conglomerates industry median of 5.93. Ledesma's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Ledesma (BUE:LEDE), the current Operating Margin % is 0.51% as of Nov. 2025. 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 Ledesma (BUE:LEDE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ledesma stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ARS749.00 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS975.84.
GuruFocus considers Ledesma to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:LEDE:
Operating Margin %: 0.51% (94% below median its 10-year median of 8.03)
GF Value™: ARS975.84 vs. price of ARS749.00 (23.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91.4% below the Conglomerates median (#449 of 545)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:LEDE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ledesma SA is engaged in the production of sugar, paper, alcohol, bioethanol, energy, natural juices, meat, syrups, corn starches and cereals. The company also produces notebooks and other school supplies. The geographical scope of the Ledesma Group's operations is mainly in the Argentine Republic. It mainly carry out activities mainly of sugar sugar mill, alcohol distillery both hydrated intended for traditional uses and anhydrous, for bio-fuels, manufacturing of paper and stationery, production of fruits and juices and Agriculture and Livestock. It is one of the main players in the local markets for the production and marketing of sugar, alcohol, reams of paper, notebooks, coated papers and school supplies, and is the main exporter of oranges and grapefruits in the country.
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