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.
Greenwave Technology Solutions Operating Margin % Related Terms
Greenwave Technology Solutions Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
GWAV vs DXST, SNRG, SENR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Greenwave Technology Solutions'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.
Greenwave Technology Solutions Operating Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Greenwave Technology Solutions's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Greenwave Technology Solutions'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.
* 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.
Greenwave Technology Solutions (GWAV) has a Operating Margin % of -40.50% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Greenwave Technology Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Greenwave Technology Solutions ranks #213 out of 241 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 88.4%.
Is Greenwave Technology Solutions' Operating Margin % too high?
Greenwave Technology Solutions' current Operating Margin % is -40.50%. Based on the distribution chart, Greenwave Technology Solutions ranks #213 out of 241 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Greenwave Technology Solutions has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greenwave Technology Solutions' Operating Margin % compare to DXST and SNRG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Greenwave Technology Solutions ranks #213 out of 241 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Greenwave Technology Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.61. 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 Waste Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Waste Management companies is 6.61, based on 241 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 Greenwave Technology Solutions and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greenwave Technology Solutions's current Operating Margin % is -40.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Greenwave Technology Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greenwave Technology Solutions (GWAV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.58, compared to a current price of $3.47 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -40.50%. Greenwave Technology Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 7 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 Greenwave Technology Solutions (GWAV), the current Operating Margin % is -40.50% 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 Greenwave Technology Solutions (GWAV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greenwave Technology Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.47 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.58.
GuruFocus considers Greenwave Technology Solutions to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GWAV:
Operating Margin %: -40.50%
GF Value™: $5.58 vs. price of $3.47 (37.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GWAV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Greenwave Technology Solutions Business Description
Greenwave Technology Solutions Inc through its subsidiary, is an operator of several metal recycling facilities in Virginia, Ohio, & North Carolina. At these facilities, the company collects, classifies, & processes appliances, construction materials, end-of-life vehicles, boats, & industrial machinery. The company processes these items by crushing, shearing, shredding, separating, & sorting into smaller pieces & categorizes these recycled ferrous, nonferrous, & mixed metal pieces based on density & metal type before sale. For scrap cars, it removes the catalytic converters, aluminum wheels, & batteries for separate processing & sale before shredding the vehicle. The company is organized into three operating segments: Scrap Metal Recycling, Hauling, & Other (comprised of rental income).
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