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CSW IndustrialsCSW -5.81%92 Operating Margin % is 17.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 17.14. GuruFocus rates CSW with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $332.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,030 Industrial Products companies, CSW Industrials ranks better than 86.77% 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).
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.
CSW Industrials Operating Margin % Related Terms
CSW Industrials Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CSW Industrials'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.
CSW vs MIR, FELE, MWA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, CSW Industrials'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.
CSW Industrials Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, CSW Industrials's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CSW Industrials'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.
CSW Industrials's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
CSW Industrials (CSW) has a Operating Margin % of 17.86% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on CSW Industrials and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.14. Over the past decade, CSW Industrials' Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.60 to 20.64. According to the industry distribution chart, CSW Industrials ranks #401 out of 3030 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is CSW Industrials' Operating Margin % too high?
CSW Industrials' current Operating Margin % of 17.86% is near median its 10-year median of 17.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.60 to a high of 20.64. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.52. CSW Industrials' value of 17.86% is 173.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSW Industrials ranks #401 out of 3030 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CSW Industrials has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSW Industrials' Operating Margin % compare to MIR and FELE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, CSW Industrials ranks #401 out of 3030 companies for Operating Margin %. This places CSW Industrials in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.52. CSW Industrials' value of 17.86% is 173.9% above this benchmark. Historically, CSW Industrials' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.60 to 20.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.14 vs. the industry median of 6.52, CSW Industrials 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.52, based on 3,030 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. CSW Industrials's current Operating Margin % of 17.86% is 173.9% 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 CSW Industrials and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSW Industrials's current Operating Margin % is 17.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSW Industrials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSW Industrials (CSW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $332.85, compared to a current price of $283.19 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 17.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.14 and 173.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.52. CSW Industrials' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 5 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 CSW Industrials (CSW), the current Operating Margin % is 17.86% 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 CSW Industrials (CSW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSW Industrials stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $283.19 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $332.85.
GuruFocus considers CSW Industrials to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CSW:
Operating Margin %: 17.86% (near median its 10-year median of 17.14)
GF Value™: $332.85 vs. price of $283.19 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 173.9% above the Industrial Products median (#401 of 3030)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CSW Industrials Inc is a diversified industrial growth company with well-established, scalable platforms & domain expertise across three segments: Contractor Solutions, Engineered Building Solutions, & Specialized Reliability Solutions. The company's Contractor Solutions segment involves manufacturing efficient & performance-enhancing products for residential & commercial HVAC/R & plumbing applications, which are designed for professional end-use customers. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Contractor Solutions segment in the U.S. markets. products include mechanical products for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, & refrigeration, plumbing products, grilles, registers, & diffusers, building safety solutions, & high-performance specialty lubricants & sealants.
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