Francotyp-Postalia Holding AGHAM:FPH 30 Operating Margin % is 6.20% as of Jun. 2025, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 3.73. GuruFocus rates HAM:FPH with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG ranks better than 52.8% on this metric.
Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG (HAM:FPH) 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.
Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG 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.
Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG Operating Margin % Chart
HAM:FPH vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Francotyp-Postalia Holding 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.
Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's Operating Margin % falls into.
Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG 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.
* 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.
Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG (HAM:FPH) has a Operating Margin % of 6.20% as of Jun. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 3.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG ranks #505 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's current Operating Margin % of 6.20% is 66% above median its 10-year median of 3.73. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's value of 6.20% is 2.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG ranks #505 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's Operating Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG ranks #505 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's value of 6.20% is 2.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.73 vs. the industry median of 6.33, Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG 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 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. Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's current Operating Margin % of 6.20% is 2.1% 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 Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG 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. Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's current Operating Margin % is 6.20%, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 3.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG (HAM:FPH) has a current Operating Margin % of 6.20%. The current Operating Margin % is 6.20%, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 3.73 and 2.1% below the Business Services industry median of 6.33. Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG (HAM:FPH), the current Operating Margin % is 6.20% as of Jun. 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.
Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG Business Description
Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG is a company dealing with mail communication. Its business activities focus on traditional product business, which consists of the development, manufacture, and distribution of franking systems, as well as inserting machines and after-sale business. The company divided its business activities into three business units which are Mailing, Shipping & Office Solutions, Digital Business Solutions and Mail Services. The company also comprises services such as the collection of business mail and software solutions.
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