Draegerwerk AG KGaAHAM:DRW8 75 Operating Margin % is 2.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 5.71. GuruFocus rates HAM:DRW8 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 816 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Draegerwerk AG KGaA ranks better than 58.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Draegerwerk AG KGaA's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:DRW8'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.62 Med: 5.71 Max: 12.09
Current: 7.1
HAM:DRW8's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 58.58% of 816
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 3.465
vs HAM:DRW8: 7.10
Draegerwerk AG KGaA's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA (HAM:DRW8) 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.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA Operating Margin % Related Terms
Draegerwerk AG KGaA Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Draegerwerk AG KGaA'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.
HAM:DRW8 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Draegerwerk AG KGaA'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.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA Operating Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Draegerwerk AG KGaA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Draegerwerk AG KGaA's Operating Margin % falls into.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA'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.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA (HAM:DRW8) has a Operating Margin % of 2.51% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Draegerwerk AG KGaA and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 5.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Draegerwerk AG KGaA ranks #338 out of 816 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Draegerwerk AG KGaA's Operating Margin % too high?
Draegerwerk AG KGaA's current Operating Margin % of 2.51% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 5.71. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Operating Margin % is 3.47. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's value of 2.51% is 27.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Draegerwerk AG KGaA ranks #338 out of 816 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Draegerwerk AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Draegerwerk AG KGaA's Operating Margin % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Draegerwerk AG KGaA ranks #338 out of 816 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Draegerwerk AG KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.47. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's value of 2.51% is 27.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.71 vs. the industry median of 3.47, Draegerwerk AG KGaA has consistently been below 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Operating Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 3.47, based on 816 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. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's current Operating Margin % of 2.51% is 27.6% below 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 Draegerwerk AG KGaA and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's current Operating Margin % is 2.51%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 5.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Draegerwerk AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Draegerwerk AG KGaA (HAM:DRW8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €47.04, compared to a current price of €70.20 — trading 49.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.51%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 5.71 and 27.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 3.47. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Draegerwerk AG KGaA (HAM:DRW8), the current Operating Margin % is 2.51% 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 Draegerwerk AG KGaA (HAM:DRW8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Draegerwerk AG KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €70.20 is trading 49.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €47.04.
GuruFocus considers Draegerwerk AG KGaA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:DRW8:
Operating Margin %: 2.51% (56% below median its 10-year median of 5.71)
GF Value™: €47.04 vs. price of €70.20 (49.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#338 of 816)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:DRW8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Draegerwerk AG & Co KGaA develops medical and safety equipment for clinical and industrial applications. The firm operates in two segments: medical and safety. The medical division contributes the majority of revenue, it develops and produces system solutions, equipment, and services for the acute point of care, it has five business units Therapy, Hospital Consumables & Accessories, Workplace Infrastructure, Monitoring, and Data Business. Its safety division develops and produces devices, system solutions, and services for personal protection, gas detection, and integrated hazard management. Its geographical segments are Europe; Germany; the Americas; Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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