Aviat NetworksFRA:HSD1 +0.56%71 Operating Margin % is 1.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 3.19. GuruFocus rates FRA:HSD1 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Aviat Networks ranks better than 60.56% 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).
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Aviat Networks Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aviat Networks'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:HSD1 vs SILC, INSG, CRNT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Aviat Networks'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.
Aviat Networks Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Aviat Networks's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aviat Networks'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.
Aviat Networks's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Aviat Networks (FRA:HSD1) has a Operating Margin % of 1.26% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Aviat Networks and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 3.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Aviat Networks ranks #975 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is Aviat Networks' Operating Margin % too high?
Aviat Networks' current Operating Margin % of 1.26% is 61% below median its 10-year median of 3.19. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Aviat Networks' value of 1.26% is 66.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aviat Networks ranks #975 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aviat Networks has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aviat Networks' Operating Margin % compare to SILC and INSG?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Aviat Networks ranks #975 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Aviat Networks in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Aviat Networks' value of 1.26% is 66.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.19 vs. the industry median of 3.81, Aviat Networks 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 a Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.81, based on 2,472 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. Aviat Networks's current Operating Margin % of 1.26% is 66.9% 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 Aviat Networks and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aviat Networks's current Operating Margin % is 1.26%, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 3.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aviat Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aviat Networks (FRA:HSD1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.96, compared to a current price of €17.90 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.26%, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 3.19 and 66.9% below the Hardware industry median of 3.81. Aviat Networks' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Aviat Networks (FRA:HSD1), the current Operating Margin % is 1.26% 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 Aviat Networks (FRA:HSD1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aviat Networks stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €17.90 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.96.
GuruFocus considers Aviat Networks to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HSD1:
Operating Margin %: 1.26% (61% below median its 10-year median of 3.19)
GF Value™: €20.96 vs. price of €17.90 (14.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.9% below the Hardware median (#975 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HSD1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aviat Networks Inc provides wireless transport and access networking solutions designed to support telecommunications operators and private network providers situated in various countries. The company offers a range of microwave and millimeter wave radios, network management tools, and services that enable high-capacity, secure, and reliable data transport over wireless networks. Its products serve diverse clients including mobile operators, public safety organizations, utilities, government agencies, and enterprise customers. Aviat generates revenue from the sale of its networking equipment, professional services, and ongoing support contracts. Its operations cover various regions including the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa.
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