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Lindab International ABCHIX:LIABS 78 Operating Margin % is 6.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 8.58. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LIABS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of kr195.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,768 Construction companies, Lindab International AB ranks better than 64.14% on this metric.
Lindab International AB has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Lindab International AB (CHIX:LIABs) 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.
Lindab International AB Operating Margin % Related Terms
Lindab International AB Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lindab International 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:LIABS vs TT, JCI, CARR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Lindab International 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.
Lindab International AB Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Lindab International AB's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lindab International AB's Operating Margin % falls into.
Lindab International AB Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Lindab International 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.
Lindab International AB (CHIX:LIABS) has a Operating Margin % of 6.26% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lindab International AB and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 8.58. Over the past decade, Lindab International AB's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.95 to 13.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Lindab International AB ranks #634 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Lindab International AB's Operating Margin % too high?
Lindab International AB's current Operating Margin % of 6.26% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 8.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.95 to a high of 13.16. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Lindab International AB's value of 6.26% is 6.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lindab International AB ranks #634 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lindab International AB has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lindab International AB's Operating Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Lindab International AB ranks #634 out of 1768 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Lindab International AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Lindab International AB's value of 6.26% is 6.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Lindab International AB's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.95 to 13.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.58 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Lindab International 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 a Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,768 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. Lindab International AB's current Operating Margin % of 6.26% is 6.3% 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 Lindab International AB and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lindab International AB's current Operating Margin % is 6.26%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 8.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lindab International AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lindab International AB (CHIX:LIABS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr195.21, compared to a current price of kr141.90 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.26%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 8.58 and 6.3% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. Lindab International AB's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 Lindab International AB (CHIX:LIABS), the current Operating Margin % is 6.26% 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 Lindab International AB (CHIX:LIABS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lindab International AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr141.90 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr195.21.
GuruFocus considers Lindab International AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:LIABS:
Operating Margin %: 6.26% (27% below median its 10-year median of 8.58)
GF Value™: kr195.21 vs. price of kr141.90 (27.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.3% above the Construction median (#634 of 1768)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:LIABS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lindab International AB provides products and system solutions that are used to simplify the construction of properties and improve the indoor climate. The company operates through two segments namely Ventilation Systems and Profile Systems. Ventilation Systems offers air duct systems with accessories and indoor climate solutions for ventilation, cooling, and heating to installers and other customers in the ventilation industry. Profile Systems offers the construction industry products and systems in sheet metal for rainwater systems, roof, and wall products as well as steel profiles for wall, roof, and beam constructions. The majority of revenue is from the Ventilation segment. Geographically, the majority is from Sweden.
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