CES Energy SolutionsFRA:7C4 +1.08%78 Operating Margin % is 8.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 6.32. GuruFocus rates FRA:7C4 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, CES Energy Solutions ranks better than 58.52% on this metric.
CES Energy Solutions (FRA:7C4) 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).
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.
CES Energy Solutions Operating Margin % Related Terms
CES Energy Solutions Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CES Energy 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:7C4 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, CES Energy 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.
CES Energy Solutions Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, CES Energy Solutions's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CES Energy Solutions's Operating Margin % falls into.
CES Energy Solutions 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.
CES Energy 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.
CES Energy Solutions (FRA:7C4) has a Operating Margin % of 8.26% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on CES Energy Solutions and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 6.32. According to the industry distribution chart, CES Energy Solutions ranks #380 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is CES Energy Solutions' Operating Margin % too high?
CES Energy Solutions' current Operating Margin % of 8.26% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 6.32. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. CES Energy Solutions' value of 8.26% is 20.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CES Energy Solutions ranks #380 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CES Energy Solutions has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CES Energy Solutions' Operating Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, CES Energy Solutions ranks #380 out of 916 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts CES Energy Solutions in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. CES Energy Solutions' value of 8.26% is 20.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.32 vs. the industry median of 6.86, CES Energy Solutions 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Operating Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.86, based on 916 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. CES Energy Solutions's current Operating Margin % of 8.26% is 20.4% 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 CES Energy Solutions and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CES Energy Solutions's current Operating Margin % is 8.26%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 6.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CES Energy Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CES Energy Solutions (FRA:7C4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.47, compared to a current price of €9.40 — trading 71.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.26%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 6.32 and 20.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.86. CES Energy Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 CES Energy Solutions (FRA:7C4), the current Operating Margin % is 8.26% 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 CES Energy Solutions (FRA:7C4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CES Energy Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.40 is trading 71.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.47.
GuruFocus considers CES Energy Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7C4:
Operating Margin %: 8.26% (31% above median its 10-year median of 6.32)
GF Value™: €5.47 vs. price of €9.40 (71.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#380 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7C4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CES Energy Solutions Corp business is to design, implement, and manufacture consumable fluids and specialty chemicals for the North American oil and gas industry. This includes solutions at drill-bit, at point of completion and stimulation, at wellhead and pump-jack and to the pipeline and midstream market. Its geographical segments are the United States and Canada, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United States.
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