Advantage SolutionsFRA:6CP 64 Operating Margin % is 0.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% below its 10-year median of 3.94. GuruFocus rates FRA:6CP with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.30. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, Advantage Solutions ranks worse than 55.03% 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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Advantage Solutions Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Advantage Solutions'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:6CP vs NEXN, NCMI, QNST: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Advantage Solutions'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.
Advantage Solutions Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Advantage Solutions's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advantage Solutions'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.
Advantage Solutions'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.
Advantage Solutions (FRA:6CP) has a Operating Margin % of 0.36% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Advantage Solutions and its competitors. This is 91% below median its historical median of 3.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Advantage Solutions ranks #563 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Advantage Solutions' Operating Margin % too high?
Advantage Solutions' current Operating Margin % of 0.36% is 91% below median its 10-year median of 3.94. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Advantage Solutions' value of 0.36% is 85.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advantage Solutions ranks #563 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Advantage Solutions has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advantage Solutions' Operating Margin % compare to NEXN and NCMI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Advantage Solutions ranks #563 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Advantage Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Advantage Solutions' value of 0.36% is 85.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.94 vs. the industry median of 2.51, Advantage Solutions 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.51, based on 1,023 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. Advantage Solutions's current Operating Margin % of 0.36% is 85.7% 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 Advantage Solutions and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advantage Solutions's current Operating Margin % is 0.36%, which is 91% below median its own 10-year median of 3.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advantage Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Advantage Solutions (FRA:6CP) has a current Operating Margin % of 0.36%. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.30, compared to a current price of €29.76 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.36%, which is 91% below median its 10-year median of 3.94 and 85.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.51. Advantage Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Advantage Solutions (FRA:6CP), the current Operating Margin % is 0.36% 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 Advantage Solutions (FRA:6CP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantage Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €29.76 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €42.30.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6CP:
Operating Margin %: 0.36% (91% below median its 10-year median of 3.94)
GF Value™: €42.30 vs. price of €29.76 (29.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#563 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6CP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advantage Solutions Inc provides outsourced sales, marketing, merchandising, sampling, and retailer support services to consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers across North America. Its services are designed to support distribution, retail execution, shopper engagement, and private brand development across both physical and digital commerce environments. The company serves various clients across grocery, mass, club, retail pharmacy, convenience, and other channels. It operates through three reportable segments: Branded Services, Experiential Services, and Retailer Services. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Experiential Services segment, which provides in-store and digital sampling programs, demonstrations, and experiential events for manufacturers and retailers.
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