Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AGHBGRF 64 Operating Margin % is 3.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 3.15. GuruFocus rates HBGRF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks worse than 65.21% on this metric.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (OTCPK:HBGRF) 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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen 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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Operating Margin % Chart
HBGRF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen 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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Operating Margin % falls into.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen 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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HBGRF) has a Operating Margin % of 3.33% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks #1981 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's current Operating Margin % of 3.33% is near median its 10-year median of 3.15. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's value of 3.33% is 49% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks #1981 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Operating Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks #1981 out of 3038 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's value of 3.33% is 49% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.15 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.53, based on 3,038 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. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's current Operating Margin % of 3.33% is 49% 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's current Operating Margin % is 3.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HBGRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.44, compared to a current price of $1.59 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.15 and 49% below the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HBGRF), the current Operating Margin % is 3.33% 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HBGRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.59 is trading 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.44.
GuruFocus considers Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HBGRF:
Operating Margin %: 3.33% (near median its 10-year median of 3.15)
GF Value™: $1.44 vs. price of $1.59 (10.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49% below the Industrial Products median (#1981 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HBGRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Business Description
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG is a technology company with a position in the printing industry and an increasing focus on other high-tech sectors. The Company leverages its expertise in high-precision plants, integrated control systems, software, power electronics, automation technology, and robotics, supported by a sales and service network. Its operations are organized into the Print & Packaging Equipment, Digital Solutions & Lifecycle, and HEIDELBERG Technology segments, with the Print & Packaging Equipment segment generating maximum revenue through offset, flexographic, and postpress solutions for the packaging and commercial printing sectors. The Company operates across the EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Americas regions.
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