Orell Fussli AGFRA:OFH +2.52%56 Operating Margin % is 12.44% as of Dec. 2025, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 7.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:OFH with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €100.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Orell Fussli AG ranks better than 67.66% on this metric.
Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH) 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.
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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.
Orell Fussli AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Orell Fussli AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orell Fussli AG'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:OFH vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Orell Fussli AG'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.
Orell Fussli AG Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Orell Fussli AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orell Fussli AG'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.
Orell Fussli AG'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.
Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH) has a Operating Margin % of 12.44% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 7.04. Over the past decade, Orell Fussli AG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.43 to 10.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #346 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Orell Fussli AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Orell Fussli AG's current Operating Margin % of 12.44% is 77% above median its 10-year median of 7.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.43 to a high of 10.71. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Orell Fussli AG's value of 12.44% is 96.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #346 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Orell Fussli AG has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orell Fussli AG's Operating Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #346 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Orell Fussli AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Orell Fussli AG's value of 12.44% is 96.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Orell Fussli AG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.43 to 10.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.04 vs. the industry median of 6.33, Orell Fussli AG 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.33, based on 1,070 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. Orell Fussli AG's current Operating Margin % of 12.44% is 96.5% 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 Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orell Fussli AG's current Operating Margin % is 12.44%, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 7.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orell Fussli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €100.50, compared to a current price of €163.00 — trading 62.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.44%, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 7.04 and 96.5% above the Business Services industry median of 6.33. Orell Fussli AG's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH), the current Operating Margin % is 12.44% 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 Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €163.00 is trading 62.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €100.50.
GuruFocus considers Orell Fussli AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OFH:
Operating Margin %: 12.44% (77% above median its 10-year median of 7.04)
GF Value™: €100.50 vs. price of €163.00 (62.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.5% above the Business Services median (#346 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OFH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orell Fussli AG operates in the fields of security and education. The company provides security solutions for the state and citizens and is a Swiss player in the book retailing sector. In the area of security printing and serialisation, the company offers printing processes, equipment and services for the production and effective protection of banknotes, value documents and identity documents. With its publishing houses, it focuses on learning and legal media as well as books for children. Its segments include Security Printing, Industrial Systems, Book Retailing, and Other business areas.
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