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Burckhardt Compression Holding AGFRA:B5H +0.82%75 Operating Margin % is 15.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 10.05. GuruFocus rates FRA:B5H with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €665.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks better than 79.19% on this metric.
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:B5H'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.72 Med: 10.05 Max: 13.87
Current: 13.87
FRA:B5H's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 79.19% of 3032
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.505
vs FRA:B5H: 13.87
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H) 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.
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Operating Margin % Chart
FRA:B5H vs GEV, ETN, PH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG'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.
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Operating Margin % falls into.
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG 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.
* 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.
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H) has a Operating Margin % of 15.00% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Burckhardt Compression Holding AG and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 10.05. Over the past decade, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.72 to 13.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #631 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Operating Margin % of 15.00% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 10.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.72 to a high of 13.87. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.51. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's value of 15.00% is 130.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #631 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Operating Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #631 out of 3032 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Burckhardt Compression Holding AG in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.51. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's value of 15.00% is 130.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.72 to 13.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.05 vs. the industry median of 6.51, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.51, based on 3,032 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. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Operating Margin % of 15.00% is 130.6% 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Operating Margin % is 15.00%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 10.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €665.87, compared to a current price of €490.00 — trading 26.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.00%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 10.05 and 130.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.51. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H), the current Operating Margin % is 15.00% 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €490.00 is trading 26.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €665.87.
GuruFocus considers Burckhardt Compression Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:B5H:
Operating Margin %: 15.00% (49% above median its 10-year median of 10.05)
GF Value™: €665.87 vs. price of €490.00 (26.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 130.6% above the Industrial Products median (#631 of 3032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:B5H stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Business Description
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG provides reciprocating compressor technologies and services. It manufactures customized and modularized compressor systems used in the Chemical/Petrochemical, Gas Transport & Storage, Hydrogen Mobility & Energy, Industrial Gas, Refinery, and Gas Gathering & Processing sectors. Its offerings include reciprocating compressors and related services covering project definition, project execution, system installation and commissioning, ongoing service, spare parts, overhaul and conversion of compressor systems. Its reportable segments are: the Systems Division, which generates maximum revenue, the Services Division, and Others. The company operates globally, with the majority of its sales being derived from Europe, Asia, Australia, China, and North America.
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