Electrovac AGFRA:EVAC +4.68%25 Operating Margin % is 9.31% as of Mar. 2025, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 5.52. GuruFocus rates FRA:EVAC with a GF Score™ of 25/100. Among 2,479 Hardware companies, Electrovac AG ranks better than 73.66% on this metric.
Electrovac AG (FRA:EVAC) 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.
Electrovac AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Electrovac AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Electrovac AG'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.
Electrovac AG Operating Margin % Chart
Electrovac AG Annual Data
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6.29
4.75
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Electrovac AG Semi-Annual Data
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FRA:EVAC vs APH, GLW, TEL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Electrovac 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.
Electrovac AG Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Electrovac AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Electrovac AG'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.
Electrovac AG's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
Electrovac AG (FRA:EVAC) has a Operating Margin % of 9.31% as of Mar. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Electrovac AG and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 5.52. Over the past decade, Electrovac AG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.71 to 9.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Electrovac AG ranks #653 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Electrovac AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Electrovac AG's current Operating Margin % of 9.31% is 69% above median its 10-year median of 5.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.71 to a high of 9.31. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Electrovac AG's value of 9.31% is 145% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Electrovac AG ranks #653 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Electrovac AG has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electrovac AG's Operating Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Electrovac AG ranks #653 out of 2479 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Electrovac AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Electrovac AG's value of 9.31% is 145% above this benchmark. Historically, Electrovac AG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.71 to 9.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.52 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Electrovac 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 a Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.80, based on 2,479 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. Electrovac AG's current Operating Margin % of 9.31% is 145% 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 Electrovac AG and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Electrovac AG's current Operating Margin % is 9.31%, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 5.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electrovac AG stock overvalued right now?
Electrovac AG (FRA:EVAC) has a current Operating Margin % of 9.31%. The current Operating Margin % is 9.31%, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 5.52 and 145% above the Hardware industry median of 3.80. Electrovac AG's overall GF Score™ is 25/100. 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 Electrovac AG (FRA:EVAC), the current Operating Margin % is 9.31% as of Mar. 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.
Electrovac AG is a long-standing world-wide company. It is one of the manufacturers of hermetic packages, glass-to-metal seals, and other specialized components for the reliable and long-term protection of sensitive electronics. In addition to glass-to-metal sealing technology, its core competencies include the production of stamped parts and glass preforms, surface finishing, and the manufacture of contact elements, turned parts, and milled parts.
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