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Gibraltar IndustriesFRA:GI2 -2.86%67 Operating Margin % is 11.74% as of Jun. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 9.66. GuruFocus rates FRA:GI2 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.52 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,773 Construction companies, Gibraltar Industries ranks better than 59.56% on this metric.
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.
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Gibraltar Industries Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gibraltar Industries'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:GI2 vs ARLO, NPKI, LMB: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Gibraltar Industries'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.
Gibraltar Industries Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Gibraltar Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gibraltar Industries'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.
Gibraltar Industries'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.
Gibraltar Industries (FRA:GI2) has a Operating Margin % of 11.74% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Gibraltar Industries and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 9.66. Over the past decade, Gibraltar Industries' Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.61 to 14.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Gibraltar Industries ranks #717 out of 1773 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is Gibraltar Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
Gibraltar Industries' current Operating Margin % of 11.74% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 9.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.61 to a high of 14.23. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.91. Gibraltar Industries' value of 11.74% is 98.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gibraltar Industries ranks #717 out of 1773 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gibraltar Industries has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gibraltar Industries' Operating Margin % compare to ARLO and NPKI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Gibraltar Industries ranks #717 out of 1773 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Gibraltar Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.91. Gibraltar Industries' value of 11.74% is 98.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Gibraltar Industries' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.61 to 14.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.66 vs. the industry median of 5.91, Gibraltar Industries 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.91, based on 1,773 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. Gibraltar Industries's current Operating Margin % of 11.74% is 98.6% 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 Gibraltar Industries and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gibraltar Industries's current Operating Margin % is 11.74%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 9.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gibraltar Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gibraltar Industries (FRA:GI2) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €79.52, compared to a current price of €40.80 — trading 48.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.74%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 9.66 and 98.6% above the Construction industry median of 5.91. Gibraltar Industries' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Gibraltar Industries (FRA:GI2), the current Operating Margin % is 11.74% as of Jun. 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 Gibraltar Industries (FRA:GI2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gibraltar Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €40.80 is trading 48.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €79.52.
GuruFocus considers Gibraltar Industries to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GI2:
Operating Margin %: 11.74% (22% above median its 10-year median of 9.66)
GF Value™: €79.52 vs. price of €40.80 (48.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 98.6% above the Construction median (#717 of 1773)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GI2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gibraltar Industries Inc manufactures and provides products and services for the Renewable energy, Residential, Agtech, and Infrastructure markets. The Renewable Segment is engaged in designing, engineering, manufacturing, and installing solar racking and electrical balance systems. Agtech Segment provides growing and processing solutions including the designing, engineering, manufacturing, full-scope construction, maintenance, and support of greenhouses and indoor growing operations, and botanical extraction systems. It derives key revenue from the Residential segment which offers roof and foundation ventilation products, single point and centralized mail systems electronic package solutions, and Retractable awnings and gutter guards, among other products.
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