Cloetta ABCLOEF 64 Operating Margin % is 12.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 9.36. GuruFocus rates CLOEF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cloetta AB ranks better than 77.86% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Cloetta AB's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $29.4 Mil. Cloetta AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $226.7 Mil. Therefore, Cloetta AB's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.97%.
Good Sign:
Cloetta AB operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cloetta AB's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CLOEF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.78 Med: 9.36 Max: 13
Current: 12
CLOEF's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 77.86% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs CLOEF: 12.00
Cloetta AB's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 8.50% per year.
Cloetta AB's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $29.4 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $110.2 Mil.
Cloetta AB (OTCPK:CLOEF) 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.
Cloetta AB Operating Margin % Related Terms
Cloetta AB Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cloetta 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.
CLOEF vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Cloetta 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.
Cloetta AB Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cloetta AB's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cloetta 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.
Cloetta 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.
Cloetta AB (CLOEF) has a Operating Margin % of 12.97% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cloetta AB and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 9.36. Over the past decade, Cloetta AB's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.78 to 13.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Cloetta AB ranks #432 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Cloetta AB's Operating Margin % too high?
Cloetta AB's current Operating Margin % of 12.97% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 9.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.78 to a high of 13.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Cloetta AB's value of 12.97% is 146.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cloetta AB ranks #432 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cloetta AB has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cloetta AB's Operating Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cloetta AB ranks #432 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Cloetta AB in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Cloetta AB's value of 12.97% is 146.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Cloetta AB's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.78 to 13.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.36 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Cloetta 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 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. Cloetta AB's current Operating Margin % of 12.97% is 146.6% 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 Cloetta AB 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. Cloetta AB's current Operating Margin % is 12.97%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 9.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cloetta AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cloetta AB (CLOEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.83, compared to a current price of $5.38 — trading 90% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.97%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 9.36 and 146.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Cloetta AB's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Cloetta AB (CLOEF), the current Operating Margin % is 12.97% 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 Cloetta AB (CLOEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cloetta AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.38 is trading 90% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.83.
GuruFocus considers Cloetta AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLOEF:
Operating Margin %: 12.97% (39% above median its 10-year median of 9.36)
GF Value™: $2.83 vs. price of $5.38 (90% above fair value)
Industry Position: 146.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#432 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLOEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cloetta AB is a Northern Europe's confectionery company, with products sold in more than 60 countries through its own brands. The assortment mainly comprises candy, chocolate, pastilles and chewing gum. The company's brands include Red Band, Malaco, Kexchoklad, CandyKing, Ahlgrens Bilar, Gott & Blandat, Lakerol, Mynthon, Tupla and Juleskum. The Core markets of the company are Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands. The company has six production units in five countries and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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