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.
Graines Voltz Operating Margin % Related Terms
Graines Voltz Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Graines Voltz'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:8XL vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Graines Voltz'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.
Graines Voltz Operating Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Graines Voltz's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Graines Voltz'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.
Graines Voltz'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.
Graines Voltz (FRA:8XL) has a Operating Margin % of -2.49% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Graines Voltz and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Graines Voltz ranks #180 out of 251 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Graines Voltz's Operating Margin % too high?
Graines Voltz's current Operating Margin % is -2.49%. Based on the distribution chart, Graines Voltz ranks #180 out of 251 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Graines Voltz has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graines Voltz's Operating Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Graines Voltz ranks #180 out of 251 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Graines Voltz in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.76. 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 Agriculture company?
The median Operating Margin % among Agriculture companies is 6.76, based on 251 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. 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 Graines Voltz and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Graines Voltz's current Operating Margin % is -2.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Graines Voltz stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graines Voltz (FRA:8XL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.83, compared to a current price of €18.05 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -2.49%. Graines Voltz's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Graines Voltz (FRA:8XL), the current Operating Margin % is -2.49% as of Sep. 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 Graines Voltz (FRA:8XL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graines Voltz stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €18.05 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €24.83.
GuruFocus considers Graines Voltz to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8XL:
Operating Margin %: -2.49%
GF Value™: €24.83 vs. price of €18.05 (27.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8XL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Graines Voltz is engaged in distributing seeds and seedlings primarily in France and internationally. The company offers flower and vegetable seeds, young plants, and horticultural supplies.
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