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FerroFRA:0MN -1.09%85 Operating Margin % is 13.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 12.57. GuruFocus rates FRA:0MN with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,765 Construction companies, Ferro ranks better than 76.09% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Ferro's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.3 Mil. Ferro's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €45.5 Mil. Therefore, Ferro's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.89%.
Warning Sign:
Ferro SA operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ferro's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:0MN'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.09 Med: 12.57 Max: 14.21
Current: 11.54
FRA:0MN's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 76.09% of 1765
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.89
vs FRA:0MN: 11.54
Ferro's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -3.10% per year.
Ferro's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.3 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €20.0 Mil.
Ferro (FRA:0MN) 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.
Ferro Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ferro Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ferro'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.
FRA:0MN vs TT, JCI, CARR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Ferro'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.
Ferro Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ferro's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ferro'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.
Ferro'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.
Ferro (FRA:0MN) has a Operating Margin % of 13.89% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ferro and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 12.57. Over the past decade, Ferro's Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.09 to 14.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Ferro ranks #422 out of 1765 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is Ferro's Operating Margin % too high?
Ferro's current Operating Margin % of 13.89% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 12.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.09 to a high of 14.21. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Ferro's value of 13.89% is 135.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ferro ranks #422 out of 1765 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ferro has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ferro's Operating Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ferro ranks #422 out of 1765 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ferro in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Ferro's value of 13.89% is 135.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ferro's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.09 to 14.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.57 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Ferro 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,765 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. Ferro's current Operating Margin % of 13.89% is 135.8% 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 Ferro and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ferro's current Operating Margin % is 13.89%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 12.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ferro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferro (FRA:0MN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.11, compared to a current price of €7.26 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.89%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 12.57 and 135.8% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. Ferro's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Ferro (FRA:0MN), the current Operating Margin % is 13.89% 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 Ferro (FRA:0MN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferro stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.26 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.11.
GuruFocus considers Ferro to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:0MN:
Operating Margin %: 13.89% (11% above median its 10-year median of 12.57)
GF Value™: €7.11 vs. price of €7.26 (2.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 135.8% above the Construction median (#422 of 1765)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0MN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ferro SA is a Poland based company involved in manufacturing and selling sanitary installation and heating fittings, and sanitation equipment in Central and Eastern Europe. It offers mixers, showers, sinks, bathroom accessories, shower trays and bathtubs, water valves, measurement fittings and bathroom heaters among other products.
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