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Edgewell Personal Care CoEPC -3.70%60 Operating Margin % is 6.61% as of Jun. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 11.66. GuruFocus rates EPC with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,950 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Edgewell Personal Care Co ranks better than 55.33% on this metric.
Edgewell Personal Care Co (NYSE:EPC) 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.
Edgewell Personal Care Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Edgewell Personal Care Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Edgewell Personal Care Co Operating Margin % Chart
EPC vs ODD, HELE, SPB: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Edgewell Personal Care Co'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.
Edgewell Personal Care Co Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Edgewell Personal Care Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Edgewell Personal Care Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Edgewell Personal Care Co Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Edgewell Personal Care Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Edgewell Personal Care Co (EPC) has a Operating Margin % of 6.61% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Edgewell Personal Care Co and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 11.66. Over the past decade, Edgewell Personal Care Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.25 to 15.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Edgewell Personal Care Co ranks #871 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is Edgewell Personal Care Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Edgewell Personal Care Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.61% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 11.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.25 to a high of 15.12. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.36. Edgewell Personal Care Co's value of 6.61% is 23.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Edgewell Personal Care Co ranks #871 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Edgewell Personal Care Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Edgewell Personal Care Co's Operating Margin % compare to ODD and HELE?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Edgewell Personal Care Co ranks #871 out of 1950 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Edgewell Personal Care Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.36. Edgewell Personal Care Co's value of 6.61% is 23.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Edgewell Personal Care Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.25 to 15.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.66 vs. the industry median of 5.36, Edgewell Personal Care Co 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 5.36, based on 1,950 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. Edgewell Personal Care Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.61% is 23.3% 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 Edgewell Personal Care Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Edgewell Personal Care Co's current Operating Margin % is 6.61%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 11.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Edgewell Personal Care Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edgewell Personal Care Co (EPC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.91, compared to a current price of $28.12 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.61%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 11.66 and 23.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.36. Edgewell Personal Care Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 8 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 Edgewell Personal Care Co (EPC), the current Operating Margin % is 6.61% as of Jun. 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 Edgewell Personal Care Co (EPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edgewell Personal Care Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.12 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $33.91.
GuruFocus considers Edgewell Personal Care Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for EPC:
Operating Margin %: 6.61% (43% below median its 10-year median of 11.66)
GF Value™: $33.91 vs. price of $28.12 (17.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#871 of 1950)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Edgewell Personal Care Co is a personal-care company. The operating segments of the company include Wet Shave, Sun and Skin Care and Feminine Care. Wet Shave products include razor handles and refillable blades, disposable shave products, and shaving gels and creams. Sun and Skin Care consists of sun care products, men's and women's grooming products, Billie women's grooming products and personal wipe products. Feminine Care products include tampons, pads and liners. Some of the brands offered by the company include Edge, Skintimate, Personna, Schick, Carefree, Playtex, Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic. It derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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