Liberty Latin AmericaFRA:1LL +9.80%62 Operating Margin % is 14.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 14.97. GuruFocus rates FRA:1LL with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Liberty Latin America ranks better than 67.85% on this metric.
Liberty Latin America Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Liberty Latin America's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:1LL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.58 Med: 14.97 Max: 17.22
Current: 16.51
FRA:1LL's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 67.85% of 367
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 9.73
vs FRA:1LL: 16.51
Liberty Latin America's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
Liberty Latin America (FRA:1LL) 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.
Liberty Latin America Operating Margin % Related Terms
Liberty Latin America Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Liberty Latin America'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:1LL vs IDT, SIFY, ATEX: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Liberty Latin America'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.
Liberty Latin America Operating Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Liberty Latin America's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liberty Latin America's Operating Margin % falls into.
Liberty Latin America 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.
Liberty Latin America'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.
Liberty Latin America (FRA:1LL) has a Operating Margin % of 14.09% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Liberty Latin America and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.97. Over the past decade, Liberty Latin America's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.58 to 17.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Liberty Latin America ranks #118 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Liberty Latin America's Operating Margin % too high?
Liberty Latin America's current Operating Margin % of 14.09% is near median its 10-year median of 14.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.58 to a high of 17.22. The Telecommunication Services industry median Operating Margin % is 9.73. Liberty Latin America's value of 14.09% is 44.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liberty Latin America ranks #118 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Liberty Latin America has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liberty Latin America's Operating Margin % compare to IDT and SIFY?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Liberty Latin America ranks #118 out of 367 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Liberty Latin America in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.73. Liberty Latin America's value of 14.09% is 44.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Liberty Latin America's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.58 to 17.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.97 vs. the industry median of 9.73, Liberty Latin America 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 9.73, based on 367 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. Liberty Latin America's current Operating Margin % of 14.09% is 44.8% 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 Liberty Latin America and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liberty Latin America's current Operating Margin % is 14.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Liberty Latin America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liberty Latin America (FRA:1LL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.78, compared to a current price of €4.48 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.97 and 44.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 9.73. Liberty Latin America's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Liberty Latin America (FRA:1LL), the current Operating Margin % is 14.09% 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 Liberty Latin America (FRA:1LL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liberty Latin America stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.48 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.78.
GuruFocus considers Liberty Latin America to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1LL:
Operating Margin %: 14.09% (near median its 10-year median of 14.97)
GF Value™: €5.78 vs. price of €4.48 (22.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#118 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1LL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Liberty Latin America Ltd is a telecommunications company. It is a provider of video, broadband internet, fixed-line telephony, and mobile services to residential and business customers. The company's reportable segments include C&W Caribbean, Liberty Networks, C&W Panama, VTR, Liberty Puerto Rico and Liberty Costa Rica. The company generates the majority of its revenue from C&W Caribbean, and Liberty Puerto Rico segments.
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