GEA Group AGGEAGF 72 Operating Margin % is 10.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 7.76. GuruFocus rates GEAGF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $56.63 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, GEA Group AG ranks better than 69.68% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. GEA Group AG's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $160 Mil. GEA Group AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,472 Mil. Therefore, GEA Group AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.86%.
Good Sign:
GEA Group AG operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for GEA Group AG's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GEAGF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.67 Med: 7.76 Max: 10.88
Current: 10.88
GEAGF's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 69.68% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs GEAGF: 10.88
GEA Group AG's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 11.70% per year.
GEA Group AG's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $160 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $698 Mil.
GEA Group AG (OTCPK:GEAGF) 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.
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.
GEA Group AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
GEA Group AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GEA Group 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.
GEAGF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, GEA Group 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.
GEA Group AG Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, GEA Group AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GEA Group 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.
GEA Group 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.
GEA Group AG (GEAGF) has a Operating Margin % of 10.86% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on GEA Group AG and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 7.76. Over the past decade, GEA Group AG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.67 to 10.88. According to the industry distribution chart, GEA Group AG ranks #921 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 30.3%.
Is GEA Group AG's Operating Margin % too high?
GEA Group AG's current Operating Margin % of 10.86% is 40% above median its 10-year median of 7.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.67 to a high of 10.88. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. GEA Group AG's value of 10.86% is 66.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GEA Group AG ranks #921 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GEA Group AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GEA Group AG's Operating Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, GEA Group AG ranks #921 out of 3038 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts GEA Group AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. GEA Group AG's value of 10.86% is 66.3% above this benchmark. Historically, GEA Group AG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.67 to 10.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.76 vs. the industry median of 6.53, GEA Group 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.53, based on 3,038 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. GEA Group AG's current Operating Margin % of 10.86% is 66.3% 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 GEA Group AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GEA Group AG's current Operating Margin % is 10.86%, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 7.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GEA Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GEA Group AG (GEAGF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $56.63, compared to a current price of $63.32 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 10.86%, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 7.76 and 66.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. GEA Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100. 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 GEA Group AG (GEAGF), the current Operating Margin % is 10.86% 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 GEA Group AG (GEAGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GEA Group AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $63.32 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $56.63.
GuruFocus considers GEA Group AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GEAGF:
Operating Margin %: 10.86% (40% above median its 10-year median of 7.76)
GF Value™: $56.63 vs. price of $63.32 (11.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.3% above the Industrial Products median (#921 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GEAGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GEA Group is one of the world's largest suppliers of processing systems and equipment for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Across its five divisions, GEA designs and manufactures process engineering equipment and offers turnkey solutions for customers' processing lines or products. GEA also offers a comprehensive aftermarket offering spanning maintenance services and spare parts, and components.
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