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Acacia ResearchFRA:AZG2 64 Operating Margin % is 7.43% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AZG2 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,045 Industrial Products companies, Acacia Research ranks worse than 86.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acacia Research's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AZG2'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -208.23 Med: -12.34 Max: 16.74
Current: -6.95
FRA:AZG2's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 86.08% of 3045
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.67
vs FRA:AZG2: -6.95
Acacia Research's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Acacia Research (FRA:AZG2) 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.
Be Aware
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.
Acacia Research Operating Margin % Related Terms
Acacia Research Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acacia Research'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:AZG2 vs ACCO, EBF, XRX: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Acacia Research'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.
Acacia Research Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Acacia Research's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acacia Research'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.
Acacia Research'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.
Acacia Research (FRA:AZG2) has a Operating Margin % of 7.43% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Acacia Research and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #2621 out of 3045 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is Acacia Research's Operating Margin % too high?
Acacia Research's current Operating Margin % is 7.43%. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.67. Acacia Research's value of 7.43% is 11.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #2621 out of 3045 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Acacia Research has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acacia Research's Operating Margin % compare to ACCO and EBF?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #2621 out of 3045 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Acacia Research in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.67. Acacia Research's value of 7.43% is 11.4% above this benchmark. 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 Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.67, based on 3,045 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. Acacia Research's current Operating Margin % of 7.43% is 11.4% 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 Acacia Research and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acacia Research's current Operating Margin % is 7.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acacia Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research (FRA:AZG2) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.25, compared to a current price of €3.78 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.43% and 11.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.67. Acacia Research's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 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 Acacia Research (FRA:AZG2), the current Operating Margin % is 7.43% as of Jun. 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 Acacia Research (FRA:AZG2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.78 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.25.
GuruFocus considers Acacia Research to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AZG2:
Operating Margin %: 7.43%
GF Value™: €6.25 vs. price of €3.78 (39.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.4% above the Industrial Products median (#2621 of 3045)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AZG2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acacia Research Corp is focused on acquiring and operating businesses across the industrial, energy, and technology sectors where it believes it can leverage its expertise, capital base, and deep industry relationships to drive value. The company has four reportable business segments: Intellectual Property Operations, Industrial Operations, Energy Operations, and Manufacturing Operations. It derives revenue from the Intellectual Property Operations segment. Geographically, it operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, China, India, and Asia-Pacific.
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