Societatea Energetica ElectricaFRA:ECEB +0.55%40 Operating Margin % is 13.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 276% above its 10-year median of 3.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:ECEB with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks worse than 59.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Societatea Energetica Electrica's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ECEB'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.78 Med: 3.61 Max: 15.66
Current: 11.41
FRA:ECEB's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 59.52% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.97
vs FRA:ECEB: 11.41
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.
Societatea Energetica Electrica Operating Margin % Related Terms
Societatea Energetica Electrica 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.
FRA:ECEB vs NEE, SO, DUK: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Societatea Energetica Electrica'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.
Societatea Energetica Electrica Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Societatea Energetica Electrica's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Societatea Energetica Electrica'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.
* 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.
Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB) has a Operating Margin % of 13.57% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Societatea Energetica Electrica and its competitors. This is 276% above median its historical median of 3.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks #297 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.
Is Societatea Energetica Electrica's Operating Margin % too high?
Societatea Energetica Electrica's current Operating Margin % of 13.57% is 276% above median its 10-year median of 3.61. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. Societatea Energetica Electrica's value of 13.57% is 9.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks #297 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Societatea Energetica Electrica has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societatea Energetica Electrica's Operating Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks #297 out of 499 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Societatea Energetica Electrica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. Societatea Energetica Electrica's value of 13.57% is 9.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.61 vs. the industry median of 14.97, Societatea Energetica Electrica has consistently been below 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.97, based on 499 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. Societatea Energetica Electrica's current Operating Margin % of 13.57% is 9.4% below 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 Societatea Energetica Electrica and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Societatea Energetica Electrica's current Operating Margin % is 13.57%, which is 276% above median its own 10-year median of 3.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societatea Energetica Electrica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.33, compared to a current price of €7.34 — trading 120.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.57%, which is 276% above median its 10-year median of 3.61 and 9.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.97. Societatea Energetica Electrica's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 9 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 Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB), the current Operating Margin % is 13.57% 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 Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societatea Energetica Electrica stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.34 is trading 120.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.33.
GuruFocus considers Societatea Energetica Electrica to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ECEB:
Operating Margin %: 13.57% (276% above median its 10-year median of 3.61)
GF Value™: €3.33 vs. price of €7.34 (120.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#297 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ECEB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Societatea Energetica Electrica Business Description
Societatea Energetica Electrica SA is a Romanian company, which is engaged in operation and development of electricity distribution networks and activities related to electricity supply to final consumers. It mainly acts as an electricity distribution operator and the main electricity supplier in North Transylvania, South Transylvania, and North Muntenia. The company operates through following segments: Electricity & gas supply, which is engaged in purchasing and supplying electricity and gas to end consumers; Electricity distribution, which provides electricity distribution services; External electricity network services, which offers repairs, maintenance and other services for electricity networks owned by other distributors; Electricity generation segment; and Headquarters.
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