L'OrealCHIX:ORP -0.01%93 Operating Margin % is 19.24% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 18.85. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ORP with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €413.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, L'Oreal ranks better than 91.9% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. L'Oreal's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €4,152 Mil. L'Oreal's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €21,579 Mil. Therefore, L'Oreal's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 19.24%.
Good Sign:
L'Oreal SA operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for L'Oreal's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ORp'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.97 Med: 18.85 Max: 20.19
Current: 20.19
CHIX:ORp's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 91.9% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs CHIX:ORp: 20.19
L'Oreal's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 1.60% per year.
L'Oreal's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €4,152 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €8,892 Mil.
L'Oreal (CHIX:ORp) 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.
L'Oreal Operating Margin % Related Terms
L'Oreal Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L'Oreal'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:ORP vs PG, CL, KVUE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, L'Oreal'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.
L'Oreal Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, L'Oreal's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L'Oreal'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.
L'Oreal'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.
L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP) has a Operating Margin % of 19.24% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on L'Oreal and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.85. Over the past decade, L'Oreal's Operating Margin % has ranged from 17.97 to 20.19. According to the industry distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #158 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is L'Oreal's Operating Margin % too high?
L'Oreal's current Operating Margin % of 19.24% is near median its 10-year median of 18.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.97 to a high of 20.19. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. L'Oreal's value of 19.24% is 265.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #158 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, L'Oreal has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L'Oreal's Operating Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #158 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places L'Oreal in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. L'Oreal's value of 19.24% is 265.8% above this benchmark. Historically, L'Oreal's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 17.97 to 20.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.85 vs. the industry median of 5.26, L'Oreal 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 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. L'Oreal's current Operating Margin % of 19.24% is 265.8% 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 L'Oreal and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L'Oreal's current Operating Margin % is 19.24%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L'Oreal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €413.71, compared to a current price of €377.70 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 19.24%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.85 and 265.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. L'Oreal's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 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 L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP), the current Operating Margin % is 19.24% 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 L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L'Oreal stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €377.70 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €413.71.
GuruFocus considers L'Oreal to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ORP:
Operating Margin %: 19.24% (near median its 10-year median of 18.85)
GF Value™: €413.71 vs. price of €377.70 (8.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 265.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#158 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ORP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
L'Oréal is the largest beauty product maker in the world, with consumer products (37% of sales) and luxury beauty (35%) the major segments, followed by derma skin care (16%) and professional products (12%). The firm also has a diversified geographic footprint, generating 34% of sales in Europe, 27% from North America, 23% in North Asia, and the rest from various emerging markets across South Asia, Latin America, and Africa. L'Oréal owns a mix of premium and mass beauty brands sold through a wide range of channels such as mass retail, drugstores, department stores, travel retail, e-commerce, hair salons, and medi-spas. Leading brands include Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, Maybelline, Kiehl's, L'Oréal Paris, Kerastase, CeraVe, Garnier, and Armani.
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