The historical rank and industry rank for PetMed Express's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PQM'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.55 Med: 9.49 Max: 19.04
Current: -17.55
FRA:PQM's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 81.74% of 668
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 4.845
vs FRA:PQM: -17.55
PetMed Express's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% 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.
PetMed Express Operating Margin % Related Terms
PetMed Express Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PetMed Express'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:PQM vs BHIC, SHFH, SCNX: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, PetMed Express'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.
PetMed Express Operating Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, PetMed Express's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PetMed Express'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.
PetMed Express's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
PetMed Express (FRA:PQM) has a Operating Margin % of -13.29% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on PetMed Express and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PetMed Express ranks #546 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is PetMed Express' Operating Margin % too high?
PetMed Express' current Operating Margin % is -13.29%. Based on the distribution chart, PetMed Express ranks #546 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PetMed Express has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PetMed Express' Operating Margin % compare to BHIC and SHFH?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, PetMed Express ranks #546 out of 668 companies for Operating Margin %. This places PetMed Express in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.85. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 4.85, based on 668 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. 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 PetMed Express and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PetMed Express's current Operating Margin % is -13.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PetMed Express stock overvalued right now?
PetMed Express (FRA:PQM) has a current Operating Margin % of -13.29%. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.44, compared to a current price of €1.52 — trading 37.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -13.29%. PetMed Express' 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 PetMed Express (FRA:PQM), the current Operating Margin % is -13.29% 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 PetMed Express (FRA:PQM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetMed Express stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.52 is trading 37.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.44.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PQM:
Operating Margin %: -13.29%
GF Value™: €2.44 vs. price of €1.52 (37.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PQM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PetMed Express Inc is a nationwide direct-to-consumer pet pharmacy and online provider of prescription and non-prescription medications, foods, supplements, supplies, and vet services for dogs, cats, and horses. It markets and sells directly to consumers through its websites, toll-free numbers, and mobile application, offering convenience, price, speed of delivery, and customer service. It provides access to branded pharmaceuticals, generic medications, compounded prescription medications, over-the-counter health and wellness products, prescription and non-prescription food, pharmacy fulfillment, and AutoShip capabilities. Its digital platform offers pet healthcare solutions for chronic conditions, including allergies, arthritis, anxiety, kidney-related conditions, and hyperthyroidism.
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