Per Aarsleff Holding ASFRA:PE9 +0.91%85 Operating Margin % is 4.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 4.17. GuruFocus rates FRA:PE9 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €67.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,767 Construction companies, Per Aarsleff Holding AS ranks worse than 55.97% on this metric.
Per Aarsleff Holding AS (FRA:PE9) 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.
Per Aarsleff Holding AS Operating Margin % Related Terms
Per Aarsleff Holding AS Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Per Aarsleff Holding AS'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:PE9 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Per Aarsleff Holding AS'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.
Per Aarsleff Holding AS Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Per Aarsleff Holding AS's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Per Aarsleff Holding AS's Operating Margin % falls into.
Per Aarsleff Holding AS Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Per Aarsleff Holding AS's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Per Aarsleff Holding AS (FRA:PE9) has a Operating Margin % of 4.06% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Per Aarsleff Holding AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.17. Over the past decade, Per Aarsleff Holding AS's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.40 to 5.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Per Aarsleff Holding AS ranks #989 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 56%.
Is Per Aarsleff Holding AS's Operating Margin % too high?
Per Aarsleff Holding AS's current Operating Margin % of 4.06% is near median its 10-year median of 4.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.40 to a high of 5.28. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Per Aarsleff Holding AS's value of 4.06% is 31.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Per Aarsleff Holding AS ranks #989 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Per Aarsleff Holding AS has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Per Aarsleff Holding AS's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Per Aarsleff Holding AS ranks #989 out of 1767 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Per Aarsleff Holding AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Per Aarsleff Holding AS's value of 4.06% is 31.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Per Aarsleff Holding AS's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.40 to 5.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.17 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Per Aarsleff Holding AS 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,767 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. Per Aarsleff Holding AS's current Operating Margin % of 4.06% is 31.1% 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 Per Aarsleff Holding AS and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Per Aarsleff Holding AS's current Operating Margin % is 4.06%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Per Aarsleff Holding AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Per Aarsleff Holding AS (FRA:PE9) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €67.53, compared to a current price of €99.90 — trading 47.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.06%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.17 and 31.1% below the Construction industry median of 5.89. Per Aarsleff Holding AS's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Per Aarsleff Holding AS (FRA:PE9), the current Operating Margin % is 4.06% 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 Per Aarsleff Holding AS (FRA:PE9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Per Aarsleff Holding AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €99.90 is trading 47.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €67.53.
GuruFocus considers Per Aarsleff Holding AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PE9:
Operating Margin %: 4.06% (near median its 10-year median of 4.17)
GF Value™: €67.53 vs. price of €99.90 (47.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.1% below the Construction median (#989 of 1767)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PE9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Per Aarsleff Holding AS is a Denmark-based holding company specializing in infrastructure and construction services. It has Construction, Pipe technologies, Technical Solutions, Rail, and Ground engineering segments. The construction segment consists of construction, shell structures, building construction and international projects. The pipe technologies segment covers utility companies, housing, industry, export, and manufacturing. The ground engineering segment comprises ground engineering, pile factories, and engineering. The rail segment comprises train station services, service center operations, and maintenance projects. It derives maximum revenue from the Construction segment. Geographically, the company has a business presence in Denmark and other countries.
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