Viva Biotech HoldingsFRA:VB0 +2.59%47 Operating Margin % is 9.85% as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 13.60. GuruFocus rates FRA:VB0 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 942 Biotechnology companies, Viva Biotech Holdings ranks better than 83.23% on this metric.
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.
Viva Biotech Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Viva Biotech Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Viva Biotech Holdings'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:VB0 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Viva Biotech Holdings'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.
Viva Biotech Holdings Operating Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Viva Biotech Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viva Biotech Holdings'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.
Viva Biotech Holdings'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.
Viva Biotech Holdings (FRA:VB0) has a Operating Margin % of 9.85% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Viva Biotech Holdings and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 13.60. Over the past decade, Viva Biotech Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.88 to 38.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Viva Biotech Holdings ranks #158 out of 942 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Viva Biotech Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Viva Biotech Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 9.85% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 13.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.88 to a high of 38.74. Based on the distribution chart, Viva Biotech Holdings ranks #158 out of 942 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Viva Biotech Holdings has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viva Biotech Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Viva Biotech Holdings ranks #158 out of 942 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Viva Biotech Holdings in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Viva Biotech Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.88 to 38.74 over the past decade. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Operating Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Viva Biotech Holdings and its competitors. Viva Biotech Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 9.85%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 13.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viva Biotech Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viva Biotech Holdings (FRA:VB0) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.08, compared to a current price of €0.12 — trading 48.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.85%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 13.60. Viva Biotech Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 5 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 Viva Biotech Holdings (FRA:VB0), the current Operating Margin % is 9.85% 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 Viva Biotech Holdings (FRA:VB0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viva Biotech Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.12 is trading 48.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.08.
GuruFocus considers Viva Biotech Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VB0:
Operating Margin %: 9.85% (28% below median its 10-year median of 13.60)
GF Value™: €0.08 vs. price of €0.12 (48.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VB0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Viva Biotech Holdings is engaged in providing the structure-based drug discovery services to biotechnology and pharmaceutical customers for their pre-clinical stage drug development. The company operates in three reportable segments, Drug Discovery Services providing structure-based drug discovery services to biotechnology and pharmaceutical customers for their pre-clinical stage drug development; Contract Development Manufacture Organisation providing contract development and manufacturing services for small molecule APIs and intermediates and trading of APIs, intermediates and formulations; and commercialisation services; and Viva BioInnovator making strategic investments in biotechnology startup companies.
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