Pampa EnergiaBUE:PAMP -0.15%85 Operating Margin % is 18.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 22.89. GuruFocus rates BUE:PAMP with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS8,281.33 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 545 Conglomerates companies, Pampa Energia ranks better than 83.67% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Pampa Energia's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS149,612 Mil. Pampa Energia's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS801,194 Mil. Therefore, Pampa Energia's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.67%.
Warning Sign:
Pampa Energia SA operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pampa Energia's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:PAMP'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.56 Med: 22.89 Max: 28.65
Current: 16.9
BUE:PAMP's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 83.67% of 545
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 5.93
vs BUE:PAMP: 16.90
Pampa Energia's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -11.20% per year.
Pampa Energia's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS149,612 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS492,874 Mil.
Warning Sign:
Pampa Energia SA has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Pampa Energia (BUE:PAMP) 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.
Pampa Energia Operating Margin % Related Terms
Pampa Energia Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pampa Energia'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:PAMP vs HON, MMM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Pampa Energia'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.
Pampa Energia Operating Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Pampa Energia's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pampa Energia'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.
Pampa Energia'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.
Pampa Energia (BUE:PAMP) has a Operating Margin % of 18.67% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Pampa Energia and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 22.89. Over the past decade, Pampa Energia's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.56 to 28.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Pampa Energia ranks #89 out of 545 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Pampa Energia's Operating Margin % too high?
Pampa Energia's current Operating Margin % of 18.67% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 22.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.56 to a high of 28.65. The Conglomerates industry median Operating Margin % is 5.93. Pampa Energia's value of 18.67% is 214.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pampa Energia ranks #89 out of 545 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pampa Energia has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pampa Energia's Operating Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Pampa Energia ranks #89 out of 545 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Pampa Energia in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.93. Pampa Energia's value of 18.67% is 214.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Pampa Energia's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.56 to 28.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.89 vs. the industry median of 5.93, Pampa Energia 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 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. Pampa Energia's current Operating Margin % of 18.67% is 214.8% 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 Pampa Energia 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. Pampa Energia's current Operating Margin % is 18.67%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 22.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pampa Energia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pampa Energia (BUE:PAMP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS8,281.33, compared to a current price of ARS4,960.00 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.67%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 22.89 and 214.8% above the Conglomerates industry median of 5.93. Pampa Energia's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 Pampa Energia (BUE:PAMP), the current Operating Margin % is 18.67% 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 Pampa Energia (BUE:PAMP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pampa Energia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ARS4,960.00 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS8,281.33.
GuruFocus considers Pampa Energia to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:PAMP:
Operating Margin %: 18.67% (18% below median its 10-year median of 22.89)
GF Value™: ARS8,281.33 vs. price of ARS4,960.00 (40.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 214.8% above the Conglomerates median (#89 of 545)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:PAMP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pampa Energia SA and its subsidiaries are engaged in the Energy business, mainly in oil and gas production and power generation. The firm's operating business segments are Oil and Gas, Generation, Petrochemicals, Holding, Transportation, and Others. The company derives the maximum revenue from the oil and gas segment.
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