Cellcom IsraelCELJF -0.95%57 Operating Margin % is 10.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 7.39. GuruFocus rates CELJF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Cellcom Israel ranks worse than 51.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cellcom Israel's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CELJF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.12 Med: 7.39 Max: 9.39
Current: 9.39
CELJF's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 51.77% of 367
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 9.73
vs CELJF: 9.39
Cellcom Israel's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Cellcom Israel (OTCPK:CELJF) 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.
Cellcom Israel Operating Margin % Related Terms
Cellcom Israel Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cellcom Israel'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.
CELJF vs TMUS, VZ, T: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cellcom Israel'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.
Cellcom Israel Operating Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cellcom Israel's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cellcom Israel'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.
Cellcom Israel'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.
Cellcom Israel (CELJF) has a Operating Margin % of 10.56% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cellcom Israel and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 7.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Cellcom Israel ranks #190 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is Cellcom Israel's Operating Margin % too high?
Cellcom Israel's current Operating Margin % of 10.56% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 7.39. The Telecommunication Services industry median Operating Margin % is 9.73. Cellcom Israel's value of 10.56% is 8.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cellcom Israel ranks #190 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cellcom Israel has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cellcom Israel's Operating Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cellcom Israel ranks #190 out of 367 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Cellcom Israel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.73. Cellcom Israel's value of 10.56% is 8.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.39 vs. the industry median of 9.73, Cellcom Israel 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 9.73, based on 367 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. Cellcom Israel's current Operating Margin % of 10.56% is 8.5% 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 Cellcom Israel and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cellcom Israel's current Operating Margin % is 10.56%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 7.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cellcom Israel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cellcom Israel (CELJF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.54, compared to a current price of $10.46 — trading 88.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 10.56%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 7.39 and 8.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 9.73. Cellcom Israel's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Cellcom Israel (CELJF), the current Operating Margin % is 10.56% 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 Cellcom Israel (CELJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cellcom Israel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.46 is trading 88.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.54.
GuruFocus considers Cellcom Israel to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CELJF:
Operating Margin %: 10.56% (43% above median its 10-year median of 7.39)
GF Value™: $5.54 vs. price of $10.46 (88.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#190 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CELJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cellcom Israel Ltd is an Israeli communications group that provides a wide variety of communication services in Israel. Additionally, it also provides electricity supply services to private and business customers. The group's operating segments are: Cellular Communications, Fixed Line Communications, and Electricity Supply. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Cellular Communications segment, which provides cellular communications services in Israel, on several networks deployed across the country, which include calls, text messages (SMS, MMS), internet access, and transfer of data over the internet and other associated equipment and services. In addition, the group provides overseas roaming services to its customers and to customers of foreign operators visiting Israel.
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