Spinneys 1961 HoldingDFM:SPINNEYS -1.55%32 Operating Margin % is 10.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 10.83. GuruFocus rates DFM:SPINNEYS with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Spinneys 1961 Holding ranks better than 92.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Spinneys 1961 Holding's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DFM:SPINNEYS'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.8 Med: 10.83 Max: 11.64
Current: 11.28
DFM:SPINNEYS's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 92.58% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.32
vs DFM:SPINNEYS: 11.28
Spinneys 1961 Holding's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
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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Spinneys 1961 Holding Operating Margin % Related Terms
Spinneys 1961 Holding Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spinneys 1961 Holding'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.
DFM:SPINNEYS vs KR, SFM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Spinneys 1961 Holding'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.
Spinneys 1961 Holding Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Spinneys 1961 Holding's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spinneys 1961 Holding'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.
Spinneys 1961 Holding'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.
Spinneys 1961 Holding (DFM:SPINNEYS) has a Operating Margin % of 10.90% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Spinneys 1961 Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.83. Over the past decade, Spinneys 1961 Holding's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.80 to 11.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Spinneys 1961 Holding ranks #23 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Spinneys 1961 Holding's Operating Margin % too high?
Spinneys 1961 Holding's current Operating Margin % of 10.90% is near median its 10-year median of 10.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.80 to a high of 11.64. The Retail - Defensive industry median Operating Margin % is 3.32. Spinneys 1961 Holding's value of 10.90% is 228.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Spinneys 1961 Holding ranks #23 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Spinneys 1961 Holding has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spinneys 1961 Holding's Operating Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Spinneys 1961 Holding ranks #23 out of 310 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Spinneys 1961 Holding in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.32. Spinneys 1961 Holding's value of 10.90% is 228.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Spinneys 1961 Holding's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.80 to 11.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.83 vs. the industry median of 3.32, Spinneys 1961 Holding 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.32, based on 310 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. Spinneys 1961 Holding's current Operating Margin % of 10.90% is 228.3% 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 Spinneys 1961 Holding and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spinneys 1961 Holding's current Operating Margin % is 10.90%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spinneys 1961 Holding stock overvalued right now?
Spinneys 1961 Holding (DFM:SPINNEYS) has a current Operating Margin % of 10.90%. The current Operating Margin % is 10.90%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.83 and 228.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.32. Spinneys 1961 Holding's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Spinneys 1961 Holding (DFM:SPINNEYS), the current Operating Margin % is 10.90% 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.
Spinneys 1961 Holding plc is engaged in the operation of supermarkets in United Arab Emirates, Sultanate of Oman and Saudi Arabia. Its product categories include Baby & Toddler, Flower Shop, Bakery, Beauty & Cosmetics, Beverages, Butchery, Dairy, Deli & Chilled Foods, Food Cupboard, Fruit & Vegetables, Petcare, Seafood, Toiletries & Health, Frozen, Home & Leisure, and Household. It has two main reportable segments: United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sultanate of Oman (Oman); and Others include Saudi Arabia and sourcing offices (United Kingdom, United States of America and Australia), with the majority of the revenue deriving from UAE.
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