Bossard Holding AGCHIX:BOSNZ +1.55%81 Operating Margin % is 9.80% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 11.11. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BOSNZ with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF188.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, Bossard Holding AG ranks better than 79.62% on this metric.
Bossard Holding AG operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bossard Holding AG's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BOSNz'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.97 Med: 11.11 Max: 12.49
Current: 9.97
CHIX:BOSNz's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 79.62% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.74
vs CHIX:BOSNz: 9.97
Bossard Holding AG's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -3.00% per year.
Bossard Holding AG (CHIX:BOSNz) 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.
Bossard Holding AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Bossard Holding AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bossard Holding AG'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.
CHIX:BOSNZ vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Bossard Holding AG'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.
Bossard Holding AG Operating Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Bossard Holding AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bossard Holding AG'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.
Bossard Holding AG'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.
Bossard Holding AG (CHIX:BOSNZ) has a Operating Margin % of 9.80% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Bossard Holding AG and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 11.11. Over the past decade, Bossard Holding AG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.97 to 12.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #32 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Bossard Holding AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Bossard Holding AG's current Operating Margin % of 9.80% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 11.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.97 to a high of 12.49. The Industrial Distribution industry median Operating Margin % is 4.74. Bossard Holding AG's value of 9.80% is 106.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #32 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bossard Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bossard Holding AG's Operating Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #32 out of 157 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Bossard Holding AG in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.74. Bossard Holding AG's value of 9.80% is 106.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Bossard Holding AG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.97 to 12.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.11 vs. the industry median of 4.74, Bossard Holding AG 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.74, based on 157 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. Bossard Holding AG's current Operating Margin % of 9.80% is 106.8% 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 Bossard Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bossard Holding AG's current Operating Margin % is 9.80%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 11.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bossard Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG (CHIX:BOSNZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF188.83, compared to a current price of CHF196.50 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.80%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 11.11 and 106.8% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.74. Bossard Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 9 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 Bossard Holding AG (CHIX:BOSNZ), the current Operating Margin % is 9.80% 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 Bossard Holding AG (CHIX:BOSNZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF196.50 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF188.83.
GuruFocus considers Bossard Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BOSNZ:
Operating Margin %: 9.80% (12% below median its 10-year median of 11.11)
GF Value™: CHF188.83 vs. price of CHF196.50 (4.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 106.8% above the Industrial Distribution median (#32 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BOSNZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bossard Holding AG is an industrial products distributor. Its Product Solutions include Fastening technology catalog products, Customized items, Bossard ecosyn, and Brand products. Its business model consists of three core areas: (1) Product Solutions, (2) the offering of Smart Factory Logistics, and (3) Assembly Technology Expert solutions. Product Solutions include both a standard range of over 1 million orderable catalog items; Smart Factory Logistics supports customers in digitalizing procurement, delivery, and assembly processes; Assembly Technology Expert supports product designers and engineers in the areas of process improvement, product safety, and innovation. The group geographically operates in Europe, America, and Asia, and derives maximum revenue from Europe.
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