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Lifetime BrandsFRA:LH1 -6.79%54 Operating Margin % is 23.74% as of Jun. 2026, which is 517% above its 10-year median of 3.85. GuruFocus rates FRA:LH1 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.53. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 430 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Lifetime Brands ranks better than 75.81% on this metric.
Lifetime Brands Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -10.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lifetime Brands's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LH1'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.8 Med: 3.85 Max: 9.14
Current: 9.14
FRA:LH1's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 75.81% of 430
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 4.025
vs FRA:LH1: 9.14
Lifetime Brands's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -10.70% per year.
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.
Lifetime Brands Operating Margin % Related Terms
Lifetime Brands Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifetime Brands'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:LH1 vs COOK, BSET, LOVE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Lifetime Brands'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.
Lifetime Brands Operating Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lifetime Brands's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifetime Brands'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.
Lifetime Brands'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.
Lifetime Brands (FRA:LH1) has a Operating Margin % of 23.74% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lifetime Brands and its competitors. This is 517% above median its historical median of 3.85. Over the past decade, Lifetime Brands' Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.80 to 9.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifetime Brands ranks #104 out of 430 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is Lifetime Brands' Operating Margin % too high?
Lifetime Brands' current Operating Margin % of 23.74% is 517% above median its 10-year median of 3.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.80 to a high of 9.14. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Operating Margin % is 4.03. Lifetime Brands' value of 23.74% is 489.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifetime Brands ranks #104 out of 430 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lifetime Brands has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifetime Brands' Operating Margin % compare to COOK and BSET?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Lifetime Brands ranks #104 out of 430 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Lifetime Brands in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.03. Lifetime Brands' value of 23.74% is 489.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Lifetime Brands' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.80 to 9.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.85 vs. the industry median of 4.03, Lifetime Brands 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Operating Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 4.03, based on 430 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. Lifetime Brands's current Operating Margin % of 23.74% is 489.8% 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 Lifetime Brands and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifetime Brands's current Operating Margin % is 23.74%, which is 517% above median its own 10-year median of 3.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifetime Brands stock overvalued right now?
Lifetime Brands (FRA:LH1) has a current Operating Margin % of 23.74%. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.53, compared to a current price of €7.55 — trading 66.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 23.74%, which is 517% above median its 10-year median of 3.85 and 489.8% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 4.03. Lifetime Brands' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Lifetime Brands (FRA:LH1), the current Operating Margin % is 23.74% 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 Lifetime Brands (FRA:LH1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifetime Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.55 is trading 66.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.53.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LH1:
Operating Margin %: 23.74% (517% above median its 10-year median of 3.85)
GF Value™: €4.53 vs. price of €7.55 (66.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 489.8% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#104 of 430)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LH1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lifetime Brands Inc is a U.S.-based company that designs, sources, and sells branded kitchenware, tableware, and other home solution products used in the home. The company's product portfolio comprises kitchen tools, cutlery, thermometers, cutting boards, spice racks, dinnerware, stemware, flatware, bath scales, thermal beverage ware, food storage, neoprene travel products, etc. These products are marketed under owned or licensed brands like Farberware, KitchenAid, Mikasa, Misto, Taylor, Sabatier, and Pfaltzgraff, among others. The company mainly sells its products directly to retailers and distributors, and a limited selection directly to consumers through its own websites. It has two reportable operating segments: U.S., which derives maximum revenue, and International.
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