Cheffelo AB (publ)FRA:4HY -0.18%40 Operating Margin % is 9.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 179% above its 10-year median of 3.41. GuruFocus rates FRA:4HY with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Cheffelo AB (publ) ranks better than 80.65% on this metric.
Cheffelo AB (publ) (FRA:4HY) 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.
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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).
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Cheffelo AB (publ) Operating Margin % Related Terms
Cheffelo AB (publ) Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Operating Margin % can be seen below:
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FRA:4HY vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Cheffelo AB (publ)'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.
Cheffelo AB (publ) Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cheffelo AB (publ)'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.
Cheffelo AB (publ)'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.
Cheffelo AB (publ) (FRA:4HY) has a Operating Margin % of 9.52% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cheffelo AB (publ) and its competitors. This is 179% above median its historical median of 3.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheffelo AB (publ) ranks #60 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Operating Margin % too high?
Cheffelo AB (publ)'s current Operating Margin % of 9.52% is 179% above median its 10-year median of 3.41. The Retail - Defensive industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s value of 9.52% is 190.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cheffelo AB (publ) ranks #60 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cheffelo AB (publ) has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Operating Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Cheffelo AB (publ) ranks #60 out of 310 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Cheffelo AB (publ) in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s value of 9.52% is 190.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.41 vs. the industry median of 3.28, Cheffelo AB (publ) 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.28, based on 310 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. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s current Operating Margin % of 9.52% is 190.7% 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 Cheffelo AB (publ) and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s current Operating Margin % is 9.52%, which is 179% above median its own 10-year median of 3.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheffelo AB (publ) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheffelo AB (publ) (FRA:4HY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.94, compared to a current price of €10.84 — trading 268.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.52%, which is 179% above median its 10-year median of 3.41 and 190.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.28. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 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 Cheffelo AB (publ) (FRA:4HY), the current Operating Margin % is 9.52% 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 Cheffelo AB (publ) (FRA:4HY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheffelo AB (publ) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.84 is trading 268.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.94.
GuruFocus considers Cheffelo AB (publ) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4HY:
Operating Margin %: 9.52% (179% above median its 10-year median of 3.41)
GF Value™: €2.94 vs. price of €10.84 (268.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 190.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#60 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4HY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cheffelo AB (publ) is simplifying everyday life by offering a large variety of inspiring meals delivered directly to the customers front door. The Group is a supplier of meal kits in the Nordic region and considers itself a leader in Scandinavian food tech. The Group operates in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark under the brands Linas Matkasse, Godtlevert, Adams Matkasse, and RetNemt.
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