Hammond Power SolutionsHMDPF -7.48%82 Operating Margin % is 11.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 6.53. GuruFocus rates HMDPF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $114.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, Hammond Power Solutions ranks better than 66.19% on this metric.
Hammond Power Solutions (OTCPK:HMDPF) 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.
Hammond Power Solutions Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hammond Power Solutions Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hammond Power Solutions'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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Hammond Power Solutions'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.
Hammond Power Solutions Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hammond Power Solutions's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hammond Power Solutions's Operating Margin % falls into.
Hammond Power Solutions 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.
Hammond Power Solutions'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.
Hammond Power Solutions (HMDPF) has a Operating Margin % of 11.04% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hammond Power Solutions and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 6.53. Over the past decade, Hammond Power Solutions' Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.81 to 12.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Hammond Power Solutions ranks #1027 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 33.8%.
Is Hammond Power Solutions' Operating Margin % too high?
Hammond Power Solutions' current Operating Margin % of 11.04% is 69% above median its 10-year median of 6.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.81 to a high of 12.53. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Hammond Power Solutions' value of 11.04% is 69.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hammond Power Solutions ranks #1027 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hammond Power Solutions has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hammond Power Solutions' Operating Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hammond Power Solutions ranks #1027 out of 3038 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Hammond Power Solutions in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Hammond Power Solutions' value of 11.04% is 69.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hammond Power Solutions' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.81 to 12.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.53 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Hammond Power Solutions has consistently been above 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. Hammond Power Solutions's current Operating Margin % of 11.04% is 69.1% above 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 Hammond Power Solutions 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. Hammond Power Solutions's current Operating Margin % is 11.04%, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 6.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hammond Power Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hammond Power Solutions (HMDPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $114.14, compared to a current price of $218.02 — trading 91% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.04%, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 6.53 and 69.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. Hammond Power Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 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 Hammond Power Solutions (HMDPF), the current Operating Margin % is 11.04% 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 Hammond Power Solutions (HMDPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hammond Power Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $218.02 is trading 91% above its estimated GF Value™ of $114.14.
GuruFocus considers Hammond Power Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HMDPF:
Operating Margin %: 11.04% (69% above median its 10-year median of 6.53)
GF Value™: $114.14 vs. price of $218.02 (91% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.1% above the Industrial Products median (#1027 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HMDPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hammond Power Solutions Inc is engaged in designing and manufacturing custom electrical magnetics, cast resin, custom liquid-filled distribution and power transformers, and standard electrical transformers, serving the electrical and electronic industries. The company has manufacturing plants in Canada, the United States, Mexico and India. The company operates in various geographical markets including Canada, the United States, Mexico, and India from which it derives majority revenue in the United States and Mexico.
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