The Brink's CoFRA:PTY -2.41%88 Operating Margin % is 7.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 8.15. GuruFocus rates FRA:PTY with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €95.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, The Brink's Co ranks better than 67.2% on this metric.
The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) 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.
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The Brink's Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Brink's Co'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:PTY vs BRC, ADT, GEO: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, The Brink's Co'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.
The Brink's Co Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, The Brink's Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Brink's Co'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.
The Brink's Co'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.
The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) has a Operating Margin % of 7.66% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on The Brink's Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.15. Over the past decade, The Brink's Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.31 to 11.19. According to the industry distribution chart, The Brink's Co ranks #351 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 32.8%.
Is The Brink's Co's Operating Margin % too high?
The Brink's Co's current Operating Margin % of 7.66% is near median its 10-year median of 8.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.31 to a high of 11.19. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. The Brink's Co's value of 7.66% is 21% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Brink's Co ranks #351 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Brink's Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Brink's Co's Operating Margin % compare to BRC and ADT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, The Brink's Co ranks #351 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts The Brink's Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. The Brink's Co's value of 7.66% is 21% above this benchmark. Historically, The Brink's Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.31 to 11.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.15 vs. the industry median of 6.33, The Brink's Co 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. The Brink's Co's current Operating Margin % of 7.66% is 21% 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 The Brink's Co 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. The Brink's Co's current Operating Margin % is 7.66%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Brink's Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €95.17, compared to a current price of €81.00 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.66%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.15 and 21% above the Business Services industry median of 6.33. The Brink's Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY), the current Operating Margin % is 7.66% 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 The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Brink's Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €81.00 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €95.17.
GuruFocus considers The Brink's Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PTY:
Operating Margin %: 7.66% (near median its 10-year median of 8.15)
GF Value™: €95.17 vs. price of €81.00 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21% above the Business Services median (#351 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Brink's Co is a provider of secure logistics and security solutions for cash and other valuables. Its segments include: North America segment includes operations in the U.S. and Canada, including the Brink's Global Services (BGS) line of business; Latin America segment consists operations in Latin American countries where it has an ownership interest, including the BGS line of business; Europe segment includes total operations in European countries that provide services outside of the BGS line of business; and Rest of World segment consists operations in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. It also includes total operations in European countries that provide BGS services and BGS activity in Latin American countries. It derives maximum revenue from the North America segment.
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