Lesieur CristalCAS:LES -6.33%65 Operating Margin % is 1.68% as of Dec. 2025, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 5.45. GuruFocus rates CAS:LES with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MAD304.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lesieur Cristal ranks worse than 69.5% on this metric.
Lesieur Cristal SA operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -23.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lesieur Cristal's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CAS:LES'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.19 Med: 5.45 Max: 7.11
Current: 1.81
CAS:LES's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 69.5% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs CAS:LES: 1.81
Lesieur Cristal's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -23.90% per year.
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.
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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).
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Lesieur Cristal Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lesieur Cristal'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.
CAS:LES vs KHC, GIS, JBS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lesieur Cristal'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.
Lesieur Cristal Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lesieur Cristal's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lesieur Cristal'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.
Lesieur Cristal'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.
Lesieur Cristal (CAS:LES) has a Operating Margin % of 1.68% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lesieur Cristal and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 5.45. Over the past decade, Lesieur Cristal's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.19 to 7.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Lesieur Cristal ranks #1356 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is Lesieur Cristal's Operating Margin % too high?
Lesieur Cristal's current Operating Margin % of 1.68% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 5.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.19 to a high of 7.11. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Lesieur Cristal's value of 1.68% is 68.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lesieur Cristal ranks #1356 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lesieur Cristal has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lesieur Cristal's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lesieur Cristal ranks #1356 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Lesieur Cristal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Lesieur Cristal's value of 1.68% is 68.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Lesieur Cristal's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.19 to 7.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.45 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Lesieur Cristal 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 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. Lesieur Cristal's current Operating Margin % of 1.68% is 68.1% 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 Lesieur Cristal and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lesieur Cristal's current Operating Margin % is 1.68%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 5.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lesieur Cristal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lesieur Cristal (CAS:LES) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MAD304.10, compared to a current price of MAD370.00 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.68%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 5.45 and 68.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Lesieur Cristal's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Lesieur Cristal (CAS:LES), the current Operating Margin % is 1.68% as of Dec. 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 Lesieur Cristal (CAS:LES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lesieur Cristal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MAD370.00 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MAD304.10.
GuruFocus considers Lesieur Cristal to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAS:LES:
Operating Margin %: 1.68% (69% below median its 10-year median of 5.45)
GF Value™: MAD304.10 vs. price of MAD370.00 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1356 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAS:LES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lesieur Cristal SA is engaged in packaging and marketing of various brands of oils, soaps and hygiene products. The company's product range includes table oils, olive oils, soaps, detergents, and other related products.
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