SFC Energy AGFRA:F3C -1.19%82 Operating Margin % is 8.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 776% above its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates FRA:F3C with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, SFC Energy AG ranks worse than 54.38% on this metric.
SFC Energy AG (FRA:F3C) 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.
SFC Energy AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
SFC Energy AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SFC Energy 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.
FRA:F3C vs VRT, BE, NVT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, SFC Energy 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.
SFC Energy AG Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, SFC Energy AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SFC Energy 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.
SFC Energy AG'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.
SFC Energy AG (FRA:F3C) has a Operating Margin % of 8.23% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on SFC Energy AG and its competitors. This is 776% above median its historical median of 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, SFC Energy AG ranks #1652 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 54.4%.
Is SFC Energy AG's Operating Margin % too high?
SFC Energy AG's current Operating Margin % of 8.23% is 776% above median its 10-year median of 0.94. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. SFC Energy AG's value of 8.23% is 26% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SFC Energy AG ranks #1652 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SFC Energy AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SFC Energy AG's Operating Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, SFC Energy AG ranks #1652 out of 3038 companies for Operating Margin %. This places SFC Energy AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. SFC Energy AG's value of 8.23% is 26% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 6.53, SFC Energy 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 6.53, based on 3,038 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. SFC Energy AG's current Operating Margin % of 8.23% is 26% 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 SFC Energy AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SFC Energy AG's current Operating Margin % is 8.23%, which is 776% above median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SFC Energy AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFC Energy AG (FRA:F3C) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.62, compared to a current price of €20.70 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.23%, which is 776% above median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 26% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. SFC Energy AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 SFC Energy AG (FRA:F3C), the current Operating Margin % is 8.23% 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 SFC Energy AG (FRA:F3C) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFC Energy AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €20.70 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €22.62.
GuruFocus considers SFC Energy AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:F3C:
Operating Margin %: 8.23% (776% above median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: €22.62 vs. price of €20.70 (8.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26% above the Industrial Products median (#1652 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:F3C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SFC Energy AG is a provider of hydrogen and direct methanol fuel cells for stationary, portable, and mobile hybrid power solutions. The company's reportable segments are Clean Energy and Clean Power Management. The Clean Energy segment, which generates maximum revenue, comprises the development, production, including complete system assembly, marketing and supply of mobile and off-grid energy solutions based on fuel cells (PEMFC and DMFC). The Clean Power Management segment focuses on the development, production, and marketing of standardised and semi-standardised power management solutions such as voltage converters. It also includes business in frequency converters for the upstream oil and gas, and other industries. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from North America.
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