Crown HoldingsCCK +0.96%78 Operating Margin % is 11.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 11.62. GuruFocus rates CCK with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $101.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Packaging & Containers companies, Crown Holdings ranks better than 88.04% on this metric.
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).
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.
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Crown Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crown Holdings'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.
CCK vs AVY, BALL, SON: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Crown Holdings'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.
Crown Holdings Operating Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Crown Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crown Holdings'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.
Crown Holdings'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.
Crown Holdings (CCK) has a Operating Margin % of 11.26% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Crown Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.62. Over the past decade, Crown Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.92 to 13.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #47 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Crown Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Crown Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 11.26% is near median its 10-year median of 11.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.92 to a high of 13.23. The Packaging & Containers industry median Operating Margin % is 5.24. Crown Holdings' value of 11.26% is 114.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #47 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crown Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crown Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to AVY and BALL?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #47 out of 393 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Crown Holdings in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.24. Crown Holdings' value of 11.26% is 114.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Crown Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.92 to 13.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.62 vs. the industry median of 5.24, Crown Holdings 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.24, based on 393 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. Crown Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 11.26% is 114.9% 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 Crown Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crown Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 11.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crown Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Holdings (CCK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $101.46, compared to a current price of $110.01 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.62 and 114.9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.24. Crown Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Crown Holdings (CCK), the current Operating Margin % is 11.26% 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 Crown Holdings (CCK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $110.01 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $101.46.
GuruFocus considers Crown Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CCK:
Operating Margin %: 11.26% (near median its 10-year median of 11.62)
GF Value™: $101.46 vs. price of $110.01 (8.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 114.9% above the Packaging & Containers median (#47 of 393)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crown Holdings Inc is a producer of metal packaging. The company manufactures beverage cans, metal food cans, and closures, as well as aerosol cans. With the purchase of Signode, the company also has a presence in a wide variety of protective transport packaging. Although it's headquartered in the United States, the vast majority of Crown's sales come from its operations in Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia.
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