Compagnie du BoisuvageFRA:C5S +1.02%68 Operating Margin % is 32.78% as of Dec. 2025, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 16.84. GuruFocus rates FRA:C5S with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €303.23. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Compagnie du Boisuvage ranks better than 97.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compagnie du Boisuvage's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:C5S'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.83 Med: 16.84 Max: 30.74
Current: 28.34
FRA:C5S's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 97.03% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs FRA:C5S: 28.34
Compagnie du Boisuvage's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Compagnie du Boisuvage (FRA:C5S) 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.
Compagnie du Boisuvage Operating Margin % Related Terms
Compagnie du Boisuvage Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compagnie du Boisuvage'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:C5S vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Compagnie du Boisuvage'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.
Compagnie du Boisuvage Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Compagnie du Boisuvage's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compagnie du Boisuvage's Operating Margin % falls into.
Compagnie du Boisuvage 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.
Compagnie du Boisuvage'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.
Compagnie du Boisuvage (FRA:C5S) has a Operating Margin % of 32.78% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Compagnie du Boisuvage and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 16.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Compagnie du Boisuvage ranks #58 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Compagnie du Boisuvage's Operating Margin % too high?
Compagnie du Boisuvage's current Operating Margin % of 32.78% is 95% above median its 10-year median of 16.84. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Compagnie du Boisuvage's value of 32.78% is 523.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compagnie du Boisuvage ranks #58 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Compagnie du Boisuvage has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compagnie du Boisuvage's Operating Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Compagnie du Boisuvage ranks #58 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Compagnie du Boisuvage in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Compagnie du Boisuvage's value of 32.78% is 523.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.84 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Compagnie du Boisuvage 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 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. Compagnie du Boisuvage's current Operating Margin % of 32.78% is 523.2% 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 Compagnie du Boisuvage and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compagnie du Boisuvage's current Operating Margin % is 32.78%, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 16.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compagnie du Boisuvage stock overvalued right now?
Compagnie du Boisuvage (FRA:C5S) has a current Operating Margin % of 32.78%. The stock's GF Value™ is €303.23, compared to a current price of €296.00 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 32.78%, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 16.84 and 523.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Compagnie du Boisuvage's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 Compagnie du Boisuvage (FRA:C5S), the current Operating Margin % is 32.78% as of Dec. 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 Compagnie du Boisuvage (FRA:C5S) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie du Boisuvage stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €296.00 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €303.23.
Key valuation signals for FRA:C5S:
Operating Margin %: 32.78% (95% above median its 10-year median of 16.84)
GF Value™: €303.23 vs. price of €296.00 (2.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 523.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#58 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C5S stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compagnie du Bois Sauvage SA is an investment management firm based in Belgium. Its core business involves investing in listed and unlisted companies to provide its investors with capital appreciation. The company's investment portfolio comprises of companies from various divisions such as real estate, a long-term investment division composed of strategic participating interests and a cash portfolio focused on liquid values that serve as a basis for derivatives activity. The firm's investment strategy is to actively involve itself in the management of the companies it invests in.
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