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Value-Holdings International AGHAM:NW4 37 Operating Margin % is 15.09% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 16.52. GuruFocus rates HAM:NW4 with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 656 Asset Management companies, Value-Holdings International AG ranks worse than 51.98% on this metric.
Value-Holdings International AG (HAM:NW4) 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.
Value-Holdings International AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Value-Holdings International 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.
Value-Holdings International AG Operating Margin % Chart
HAM:NW4 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Value-Holdings International 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.
Value-Holdings International AG Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Value-Holdings International AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Value-Holdings International AG's Operating Margin % falls into.
Value-Holdings International 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.
Value-Holdings International AG (HAM:NW4) has a Operating Margin % of 15.09% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Value-Holdings International AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.52. Over the past decade, Value-Holdings International AG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.45 to 25.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Value-Holdings International AG ranks #341 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Value-Holdings International AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Value-Holdings International AG's current Operating Margin % of 15.09% is near median its 10-year median of 16.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 25.76. The Asset Management industry median Operating Margin % is 16.73. Value-Holdings International AG's value of 15.09% is 9.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Value-Holdings International AG ranks #341 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Value-Holdings International AG has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Value-Holdings International AG's Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Value-Holdings International AG ranks #341 out of 656 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Value-Holdings International AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 16.73. Value-Holdings International AG's value of 15.09% is 9.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Value-Holdings International AG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.45 to 25.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.52 vs. the industry median of 16.73, Value-Holdings International 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Asset Management companies is 16.73, based on 656 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. Value-Holdings International AG's current Operating Margin % of 15.09% is 9.8% 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 Value-Holdings International AG and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 16.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Value-Holdings International AG's current Operating Margin % is 15.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Value-Holdings International AG stock overvalued right now?
Value-Holdings International AG (HAM:NW4) has a current Operating Margin % of 15.09%. The current Operating Margin % is 15.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.52 and 9.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 16.73. Value-Holdings International AG's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 3 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 Value-Holdings International AG (HAM:NW4), the current Operating Margin % is 15.09% 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.
Value-Holdings International AG Business Description
Value-Holdings International AG is an investment company and follows value-investing strategy. It is engaged in portfolio management and invests in unlisted companies in Germany and other European countries. The company invests in a portfolio of primarily mid-cap companies.
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