Callaway Golf CoFRA:CLY +1.72%72 Operating Margin % is 20.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 176% above its 10-year median of 7.28. GuruFocus rates FRA:CLY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 844 Travel & Leisure companies, Callaway Golf Co ranks better than 62.56% on this metric.
Callaway Golf Co (FRA:CLY) 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.
Callaway Golf Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Callaway Golf Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Callaway Golf Co'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:CLY vs PTON, OSW, FUN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, Callaway Golf Co'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.
Callaway Golf Co Operating Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Callaway Golf Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Callaway Golf Co'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.
Callaway Golf Co'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.
Callaway Golf Co (FRA:CLY) has a Operating Margin % of 20.10% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Callaway Golf Co and its competitors. This is 176% above median its historical median of 7.28. Over the past decade, Callaway Golf Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.33 to 12.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Callaway Golf Co ranks #316 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is Callaway Golf Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Callaway Golf Co's current Operating Margin % of 20.10% is 176% above median its 10-year median of 7.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.33 to a high of 12.03. The Travel & Leisure industry median Operating Margin % is 8.14. Callaway Golf Co's value of 20.10% is 147.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Callaway Golf Co ranks #316 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Callaway Golf Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Callaway Golf Co's Operating Margin % compare to PTON and OSW?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Callaway Golf Co ranks #316 out of 844 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Callaway Golf Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.14. Callaway Golf Co's value of 20.10% is 147.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Callaway Golf Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.33 to 12.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.28 vs. the industry median of 8.14, Callaway Golf Co 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Operating Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 8.14, based on 844 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. Callaway Golf Co's current Operating Margin % of 20.10% is 147.1% 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 Callaway Golf Co and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Callaway Golf Co's current Operating Margin % is 20.10%, which is 176% above median its own 10-year median of 7.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Callaway Golf Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Callaway Golf Co (FRA:CLY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.20, compared to a current price of €16.23 — trading 59.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 20.10%, which is 176% above median its 10-year median of 7.28 and 147.1% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 8.14. Callaway Golf Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 11 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 Callaway Golf Co (FRA:CLY), the current Operating Margin % is 20.10% 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 Callaway Golf Co (FRA:CLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Callaway Golf Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €16.23 is trading 59.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.20.
GuruFocus considers Callaway Golf Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CLY:
Operating Margin %: 20.10% (176% above median its 10-year median of 7.28)
GF Value™: €10.20 vs. price of €16.23 (59.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 147.1% above the Travel & Leisure median (#316 of 844)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Callaway Golf Co is a golf equipment, gear and apparel company with a portfolio of world-wide brands, including Callaway Golf, Odyssey, TravisMathew, and OGIO. Callaway designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance golf clubs, golf balls, apparel, bags, and other accessories-setting the standard for performance in the game of golf. The company has two operating and reportable business segments: Golf Equipment and Apparel, Gear and Other. Geographically, the company operates in United States, Europe, Asia, and Rest of World, of which it derives maximum revenue from United States.
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