Eastern CoECAI:EAST -2.60%96 Operating Margin % is 32.01% as of Sep. 2025, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 32.14. GuruFocus rates CAI:EAST with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of E£47.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 48 Tobacco Products companies, Eastern CoE ranks better than 81.25% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Eastern CoE's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2025 was E£3,404 Mil. Eastern CoE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2025 was E£10,633 Mil. Therefore, Eastern CoE's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 32.01%.
Good Sign:
Eastern Co SAE operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eastern CoE's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:EAST'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.2 Med: 32.14 Max: 41.18
Current: 28.46
CAI:EAST's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 81.25% of 48
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 9.365
vs CAI:EAST: 28.46
Eastern CoE's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 1.20% per year.
Eastern CoE's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2025 was E£3,404 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was E£11,353 Mil.
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.
Eastern CoE Operating Margin % Related Terms
Eastern CoE Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eastern CoE'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.
CAI:EAST vs PM, MO, TPB: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Eastern CoE'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.
Eastern CoE Operating Margin % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Eastern CoE's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastern CoE'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.
Eastern CoE's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Eastern CoE (CAI:EAST) has a Operating Margin % of 32.01% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Eastern CoE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.14. Over the past decade, Eastern CoE's Operating Margin % has ranged from 22.20 to 41.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastern CoE ranks #9 out of 48 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Eastern CoE's Operating Margin % too high?
Eastern CoE's current Operating Margin % of 32.01% is near median its 10-year median of 32.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.20 to a high of 41.18. The Tobacco Products industry median Operating Margin % is 9.37. Eastern CoE's value of 32.01% is 241.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastern CoE ranks #9 out of 48 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eastern CoE has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern CoE's Operating Margin % compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Eastern CoE ranks #9 out of 48 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Eastern CoE in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.37. Eastern CoE's value of 32.01% is 241.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Eastern CoE's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 22.20 to 41.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.14 vs. the industry median of 9.37, Eastern CoE 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Tobacco Products companies is 9.37, based on 48 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. Eastern CoE's current Operating Margin % of 32.01% is 241.8% 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 Eastern CoE and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastern CoE's current Operating Margin % is 32.01%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern CoE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern CoE (CAI:EAST) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£47.61, compared to a current price of E£37.87 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 32.01%, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.14 and 241.8% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 9.37. Eastern CoE's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Eastern CoE (CAI:EAST), the current Operating Margin % is 32.01% as of Sep. 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 Eastern CoE (CAI:EAST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern CoE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of E£37.87 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of E£47.61.
GuruFocus considers Eastern CoE to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:EAST:
Operating Margin %: 32.01% (near median its 10-year median of 32.14)
GF Value™: E£47.61 vs. price of E£37.87 (20.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 241.8% above the Tobacco Products median (#9 of 48)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:EAST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eastern Co SAE is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of Tobacco leaf, its products and modern smoking alternatives and accessories/ practicing any investment, financial, commercial, industrial, agricultural or service activities. The company's business activities also include real estate Ownership and Construction, purchasing and dividing lands for the purposes of utilization, rental or sale, import, export, and commercial agencies. Its local cigarette brands include Cleopatra, Mondial, and Lite. Its export cigarette brands include Belmont, Delta, President, and Golden West. Its key products include Cigars & Pipe tobacco, Cigarettes and Moassel.
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