Payton Planar MagneticsCHIX:PAYB 76 Operating Margin % is 12.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 26.33. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PAYB with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks better than 92.68% on this metric.
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.
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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).
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Payton Planar Magnetics Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Payton Planar Magnetics'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:PAYB vs APH, GLW, TEL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Payton Planar Magnetics'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.
Payton Planar Magnetics Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Payton Planar Magnetics's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Payton Planar Magnetics'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.
Payton Planar Magnetics'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.
Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB) has a Operating Margin % of 12.53% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Payton Planar Magnetics and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 26.33. Over the past decade, Payton Planar Magnetics' Operating Margin % has ranged from 18.08 to 30.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #181 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Payton Planar Magnetics' Operating Margin % too high?
Payton Planar Magnetics' current Operating Margin % of 12.53% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 26.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.08 to a high of 30.34. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Payton Planar Magnetics' value of 12.53% is 229.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #181 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Payton Planar Magnetics has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Payton Planar Magnetics' Operating Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #181 out of 2471 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Payton Planar Magnetics in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Payton Planar Magnetics' value of 12.53% is 229.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Payton Planar Magnetics' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 18.08 to 30.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.33 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Payton Planar Magnetics 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 Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.80, based on 2,471 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. Payton Planar Magnetics's current Operating Margin % of 12.53% is 229.7% 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 Payton Planar Magnetics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Payton Planar Magnetics's current Operating Margin % is 12.53%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 26.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Payton Planar Magnetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.74, compared to a current price of €9.75 — trading 44.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.53%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 26.33 and 229.7% above the Hardware industry median of 3.80. Payton Planar Magnetics' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB), the current Operating Margin % is 12.53% 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 Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Payton Planar Magnetics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.75 is trading 44.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.74.
GuruFocus considers Payton Planar Magnetics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:PAYB:
Operating Margin %: 12.53% (52% below median its 10-year median of 26.33)
GF Value™: €6.74 vs. price of €9.75 (44.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 229.7% above the Hardware median (#181 of 2471)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:PAYB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Payton Planar Magnetics Ltd develops, manufactures, and markets planar transformers, operating globally through its subsidiaries and distributors. The Group has integrated engineering and manufacturing capabilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Far East, and has strengthened its operations through the acquisition of a U.S.-based business focused on electronic coils and custom magnetic components. Its product portfolio includes planar transformers, planar inductors, and off-the-shelf transformers, serving automotive, medical, telecom, server, and industrial sectors. The company operates across Israel, Europe, the Americas, and Asia, which generate the majority of its revenue.
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