Bufab ABCHIX:BUFABS 82 Operating Margin % is 14.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 10.17. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BUFABS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of kr93.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, Bufab AB ranks better than 89.17% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Bufab AB's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr316 Mil. Bufab AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr2,222 Mil. Therefore, Bufab AB's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.22%.
Good Sign:
Bufab AB operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bufab AB's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BUFABs'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.67 Med: 10.17 Max: 12.52
Current: 12.52
CHIX:BUFABs's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 89.17% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.74
vs CHIX:BUFABs: 12.52
Bufab AB's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
Bufab AB's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr316 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,015 Mil.
Bufab AB (CHIX:BUFABs) 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.
Bufab AB Operating Margin % Related Terms
Bufab AB Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bufab AB'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:BUFABS vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Bufab AB'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.
Bufab AB Operating Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Bufab AB's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bufab AB'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.
Bufab AB'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.
Bufab AB (CHIX:BUFABS) has a Operating Margin % of 14.22% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Bufab AB and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 10.17. Over the past decade, Bufab AB's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.67 to 12.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Bufab AB ranks #17 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Bufab AB's Operating Margin % too high?
Bufab AB's current Operating Margin % of 14.22% is 40% above median its 10-year median of 10.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.67 to a high of 12.52. The Industrial Distribution industry median Operating Margin % is 4.74. Bufab AB's value of 14.22% is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bufab AB ranks #17 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bufab AB has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bufab AB's Operating Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Bufab AB ranks #17 out of 157 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Bufab AB in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.74. Bufab AB's value of 14.22% is 200% above this benchmark. Historically, Bufab AB's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.67 to 12.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.17 vs. the industry median of 4.74, Bufab AB 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. Bufab AB's current Operating Margin % of 14.22% is 200% 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 Bufab AB 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. Bufab AB's current Operating Margin % is 14.22%, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 10.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bufab AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bufab AB (CHIX:BUFABS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr93.28, compared to a current price of kr117.60 — trading 26.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.22%, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 10.17 and 200% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.74. Bufab AB's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Bufab AB (CHIX:BUFABS), the current Operating Margin % is 14.22% 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 Bufab AB (CHIX:BUFABS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bufab AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr117.60 is trading 26.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr93.28.
GuruFocus considers Bufab AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BUFABS:
Operating Margin %: 14.22% (40% above median its 10-year median of 10.17)
GF Value™: kr93.28 vs. price of kr117.60 (26.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 200% above the Industrial Distribution median (#17 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BUFABS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bufab AB is a trading company. The company offers its customers a full-service solution as a Supply Chain Partner for sourcing, quality control, and logistics for C-parts screws, nuts, and washers. The group serves a variety of industries, including telecommunication, automotive, furniture, offshore, refining industry, and construction sector. Its operational segments are: Europe North&East, Europe West, Americas, UK/Ireland and Asia-Pacific. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from Segment Europe North&East comprises operations in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, the Baltic States, Slovakia, Romania and a sourcing office in China.
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