Flowtech FluidpowerFRA:2FW 48 Operating Margin % is 2.60% as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 5.23. GuruFocus rates FRA:2FW with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, Flowtech Fluidpower ranks worse than 75.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Flowtech Fluidpower's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2FW'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.17 Med: 5.23 Max: 12.15
Current: 1.94
FRA:2FW's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 75.8% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.74
vs FRA:2FW: 1.94
Flowtech Fluidpower'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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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.
Flowtech Fluidpower Operating Margin % Related Terms
Flowtech Fluidpower Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Flowtech Fluidpower'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:2FW vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Flowtech Fluidpower'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.
Flowtech Fluidpower Operating Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Flowtech Fluidpower's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Flowtech Fluidpower'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.
Flowtech Fluidpower'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.
Flowtech Fluidpower (FRA:2FW) has a Operating Margin % of 2.60% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Flowtech Fluidpower and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 5.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Flowtech Fluidpower ranks #119 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 75.8%.
Is Flowtech Fluidpower's Operating Margin % too high?
Flowtech Fluidpower's current Operating Margin % of 2.60% is 50% below median its 10-year median of 5.23. The Industrial Distribution industry median Operating Margin % is 4.74. Flowtech Fluidpower's value of 2.60% is 45.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flowtech Fluidpower ranks #119 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Flowtech Fluidpower has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flowtech Fluidpower's Operating Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Flowtech Fluidpower ranks #119 out of 157 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Flowtech Fluidpower in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.74. Flowtech Fluidpower's value of 2.60% is 45.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.23 vs. the industry median of 4.74, Flowtech Fluidpower has consistently been below 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.74, based on 157 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. Flowtech Fluidpower's current Operating Margin % of 2.60% is 45.1% below 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 Flowtech Fluidpower and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Flowtech Fluidpower's current Operating Margin % is 2.60%, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 5.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flowtech Fluidpower stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flowtech Fluidpower (FRA:2FW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.97, compared to a current price of €0.70 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.60%, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 5.23 and 45.1% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.74. Flowtech Fluidpower's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Flowtech Fluidpower (FRA:2FW), the current Operating Margin % is 2.60% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Flowtech Fluidpower (FRA:2FW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flowtech Fluidpower stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.70 is trading 27.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.97.
GuruFocus considers Flowtech Fluidpower to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2FW:
Operating Margin %: 2.60% (50% below median its 10-year median of 5.23)
GF Value™: €0.97 vs. price of €0.70 (27.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.1% below the Industrial Distribution median (#119 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2FW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Flowtech Fluidpower PLC is a supplier of technical fluid power products with modern distribution facilities in the UK and Benelux. Its products include hose assemblies, mobile systems, industrial power packs, specialist process values/actuation, pneumatic components, and others. The company operates in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the Republic of Ireland. It derives the majority of its revenue from United Kingdom.
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