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Iberpapel GestionFRA:IBG -0.57%61 Operating Margin % is 0.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 10.69. GuruFocus rates FRA:IBG with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 280 Forest Products companies, Iberpapel Gestion ranks worse than 70.71% 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.
Iberpapel Gestion Operating Margin % Related Terms
Iberpapel Gestion Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Iberpapel Gestion'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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Iberpapel Gestion'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.
Iberpapel Gestion Operating Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Iberpapel Gestion's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iberpapel Gestion'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.
Iberpapel Gestion'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.
Iberpapel Gestion (FRA:IBG) has a Operating Margin % of 0.20% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Iberpapel Gestion and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 10.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Iberpapel Gestion ranks #198 out of 280 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 70.7%.
Is Iberpapel Gestion's Operating Margin % too high?
Iberpapel Gestion's current Operating Margin % of 0.20% is 98% below median its 10-year median of 10.69. The Forest Products industry median Operating Margin % is 2.60. Iberpapel Gestion's value of 0.20% is 92.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iberpapel Gestion ranks #198 out of 280 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Iberpapel Gestion has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iberpapel Gestion's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Iberpapel Gestion ranks #198 out of 280 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Iberpapel Gestion in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.60. Iberpapel Gestion's value of 0.20% is 92.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.69 vs. the industry median of 2.60, Iberpapel Gestion 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 Forest Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Forest Products companies is 2.60, based on 280 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. Iberpapel Gestion's current Operating Margin % of 0.20% is 92.3% 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 Iberpapel Gestion and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iberpapel Gestion's current Operating Margin % is 0.20%, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 10.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iberpapel Gestion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iberpapel Gestion (FRA:IBG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.87, compared to a current price of €17.45 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.20%, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 10.69 and 92.3% below the Forest Products industry median of 2.60. Iberpapel Gestion's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Iberpapel Gestion (FRA:IBG), the current Operating Margin % is 0.20% 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 Iberpapel Gestion (FRA:IBG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iberpapel Gestion stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €17.45 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.87.
GuruFocus considers Iberpapel Gestion to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IBG:
Operating Margin %: 0.20% (98% below median its 10-year median of 10.69)
GF Value™: €17.87 vs. price of €17.45 (2.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.3% below the Forest Products median (#198 of 280)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IBG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iberpapel Gestion SA manufactures printing and writing a paper in Spain. The company operates in Forestry Division, Industrial Division, and Commercial Division. The Forestry Division produces cellulose pulp from Eucalyptus trees. The Industrial Division processes the raw materials into finished goods at its Papelera Guipuzcoana de Zicunaga plant which consists of a cellulose plant and a paper mill, and energy section. The Commercial Division markets the products produced at its manufacturing plant. It earns revenue from the sale of printing and writing paper.
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