Avon TechnologiesFRA:1OK +0.52%72 Operating Margin % is 15.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 192% above its 10-year median of 5.15. GuruFocus rates FRA:1OK with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.64. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Avon Technologies ranks better than 54.47% 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.
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Avon Technologies Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avon Technologies'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:1OK vs GE, RTX, BA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Avon Technologies'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.
Avon Technologies Operating Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Avon Technologies's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avon Technologies'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.
Avon Technologies'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.
Avon Technologies (FRA:1OK) has a Operating Margin % of 15.05% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Avon Technologies and its competitors. This is 192% above median its historical median of 5.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Avon Technologies ranks #158 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Avon Technologies' Operating Margin % too high?
Avon Technologies' current Operating Margin % of 15.05% is 192% above median its 10-year median of 5.15. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Operating Margin % is 7.75. Avon Technologies' value of 15.05% is 94.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avon Technologies ranks #158 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Avon Technologies has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avon Technologies' Operating Margin % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Avon Technologies ranks #158 out of 347 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Avon Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.75. Avon Technologies' value of 15.05% is 94.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.15 vs. the industry median of 7.75, Avon Technologies 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Operating Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 7.75, based on 347 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. Avon Technologies's current Operating Margin % of 15.05% is 94.2% 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 Avon Technologies and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avon Technologies's current Operating Margin % is 15.05%, which is 192% above median its own 10-year median of 5.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avon Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Avon Technologies (FRA:1OK) has a current Operating Margin % of 15.05%. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.64, compared to a current price of €19.50 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.05%, which is 192% above median its 10-year median of 5.15 and 94.2% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 7.75. Avon Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Avon Technologies (FRA:1OK), the current Operating Margin % is 15.05% 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 Avon Technologies (FRA:1OK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avon Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €19.50 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.64.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1OK:
Operating Margin %: 15.05% (192% above median its 10-year median of 5.15)
GF Value™: €17.64 vs. price of €19.50 (10.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.2% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#158 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1OK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avon Technologies PLC is engaged in the design and manufacture of protective equipment. Its product portfolio falls into four categories: CBRN respiratory, Non-CBRN respiratory, Integrated CBRN, and underwater respiratory. The company operates through two segments, Avon Protection and Team Wendy, which supply respiratory and head protection products from manufacturing sites in the UK and North America. The majority of revenue is generated from the Avon Protection segment. Geographically, the company operates in Europe and the United States, with the majority of revenue coming from the United States.
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