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Yu GroupFRA:GW0 73 Operating Margin % is 9.48% as of Dec. 2025, which is 300% above its 10-year median of 2.37. GuruFocus rates FRA:GW0 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 500 Utilities - Regulated companies, Yu Group ranks worse than 64.8% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Yu Group's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €39.0 Mil. Yu Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €410.8 Mil. Therefore, Yu Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.48%.
Good Sign:
Yu Group PLC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yu Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GW0'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.2 Med: 2.37 Max: 12.05
Current: 9.14
FRA:GW0's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 64.8% of 500
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.855
vs FRA:GW0: 9.14
Yu Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 62.70% per year.
Yu Group's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €39.0 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €74.2 Mil.
Yu Group (FRA:GW0) 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.
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.
Yu Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Yu Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yu Group'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:GW0 vs SRE, AES: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Yu Group'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.
Yu Group Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Yu Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yu Group'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.
Yu Group'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.
Yu Group (FRA:GW0) has a Operating Margin % of 9.48% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Yu Group and its competitors. This is 300% above median its historical median of 2.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Yu Group ranks #324 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 64.8%.
Is Yu Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Yu Group's current Operating Margin % of 9.48% is 300% above median its 10-year median of 2.37. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.86. Yu Group's value of 9.48% is 36.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yu Group ranks #324 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yu Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yu Group's Operating Margin % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Yu Group ranks #324 out of 500 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Yu Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.86. Yu Group's value of 9.48% is 36.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.37 vs. the industry median of 14.86, Yu Group 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 14.86, based on 500 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. Yu Group's current Operating Margin % of 9.48% is 36.2% 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 Yu Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yu Group's current Operating Margin % is 9.48%, which is 300% above median its own 10-year median of 2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yu Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yu Group (FRA:GW0) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.45, compared to a current price of €18.90 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.48%, which is 300% above median its 10-year median of 2.37 and 36.2% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.86. Yu Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 Yu Group (FRA:GW0), the current Operating Margin % is 9.48% as of Dec. 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.
Is Yu Group (FRA:GW0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yu Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €18.90 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €23.45.
GuruFocus considers Yu Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GW0:
Operating Margin %: 9.48% (300% above median its 10-year median of 2.37)
GF Value™: €23.45 vs. price of €18.90 (19.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.2% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#324 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GW0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yu Group PLC is an independent supplier of gas and electricity servicing SME businesses throughout the United Kingdom. In addition to the supply of gas and electricity, the company offers certain ancillary services and has obtained the necessary Ofgem licenses to supply gas and electricity in the United Kingdom market. Its operating segments include Retail, Smart, Metering assets, and Group. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Retail segment.
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