Champions Oncology (NAS:CSBR) 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.
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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).
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.
Champions Oncology Operating Margin % Related Terms
Champions Oncology Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Champions Oncology'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.
CSBR vs ANVS, HYFT, GANX: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Champions Oncology'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.
Champions Oncology Operating Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Champions Oncology's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Champions Oncology'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.
Champions Oncology's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 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.
Champions Oncology (CSBR) has a Operating Margin % of -1.13% as of Jan. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Champions Oncology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Champions Oncology ranks #283 out of 945 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Champions Oncology's Operating Margin % too high?
Champions Oncology's current Operating Margin % is -1.13%. Based on the distribution chart, Champions Oncology ranks #283 out of 945 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Champions Oncology has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Champions Oncology's Operating Margin % compare to ANVS and HYFT?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Champions Oncology ranks #283 out of 945 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Champions Oncology in the upper half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Operating Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Champions Oncology and its competitors. Champions Oncology's current Operating Margin % is -1.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Champions Oncology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Champions Oncology (CSBR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.62, compared to a current price of $6.08 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -1.13%. Champions Oncology's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Champions Oncology (CSBR), the current Operating Margin % is -1.13% as of Jan. 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 Champions Oncology (CSBR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Champions Oncology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.08 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.62.
GuruFocus considers Champions Oncology to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CSBR:
Operating Margin %: -1.13%
GF Value™: $6.62 vs. price of $6.08 (8.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSBR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Champions Oncology Inc is a USA based company which is engaged in the development and sale of state of the art technology solutions and products to personalize the development and use of oncology drugs. The company operates through one segment namely Personalized Oncology Solutions (POS) and Translational Oncology Solutions (TOS). Its POS business assists physicians in developing personalized treatment options for their cancer patients through tumor-specific data obtained from drug panels and related personalized oncology services. The TOS business assists pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies with their drug development process and offers studies or license tumors for use in studies. The company's revenue is majorly derived from research services.
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