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Schaltbau Holding AGHAM:SLT 46 Operating Margin % is -3.11% as of Dec. 2024. GuruFocus rates HAM:SLT with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Transportation companies, Schaltbau Holding AG ranks worse than 89.41% on this metric.
Schaltbau Holding AG (HAM:SLT) 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.
Schaltbau Holding AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Schaltbau Holding AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Schaltbau Holding 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.
HAM:SLT vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Schaltbau 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.
Schaltbau Holding AG Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Schaltbau Holding AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Schaltbau Holding AG's Operating Margin % falls into.
Schaltbau 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.
Schaltbau Holding AG's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
Schaltbau Holding AG (HAM:SLT) has a Operating Margin % of -3.11% as of Dec. 2024. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Schaltbau Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Schaltbau Holding AG ranks #895 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 89.4%.
Is Schaltbau Holding AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Schaltbau Holding AG's current Operating Margin % is -3.11%. Based on the distribution chart, Schaltbau Holding AG ranks #895 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Schaltbau Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schaltbau Holding AG's Operating Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Schaltbau Holding AG ranks #895 out of 1001 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Schaltbau Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.29. 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 Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.29, based on 1,001 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 Schaltbau Holding AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Schaltbau Holding AG's current Operating Margin % is -3.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schaltbau Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Schaltbau Holding AG (HAM:SLT) has a current Operating Margin % of -3.11%. The current Operating Margin % is -3.11%. Schaltbau Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Schaltbau Holding AG (HAM:SLT), the current Operating Margin % is -3.11% as of Dec. 2024. 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.
Schaltbau Holding AG is engaged in the business of supplying transport system solutions. The company operates its business through multiples segments such as Mobile Transportation Technology, Stationary Transportation Technology, and Components. The Mobile Transportation Technology segment which derives majority revenue primarily supply door and boarding systems for buses, trains, and commercial vehicles as well as interior fittings for rolling stock. The company operates its business in the international markets spread across China/Hong Kong, North America, European nations and generates the majority of its revenues from Germany.
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