Kewaunee ScientificKEQU -3.62%74 Operating Margin % is 3.72% as of Jan. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 3.44. GuruFocus rates KEQU with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Kewaunee Scientific ranks better than 66.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kewaunee Scientific's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KEQU'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.59 Med: 3.44 Max: 8.97
Current: 6.95
KEQU's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 66.51% of 433
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 3.79
vs KEQU: 6.95
Kewaunee Scientific's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
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.
Kewaunee Scientific Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kewaunee Scientific Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kewaunee Scientific'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.
KEQU vs HOFT, BSET, VIRC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Kewaunee Scientific'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.
Kewaunee Scientific Operating Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kewaunee Scientific's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kewaunee Scientific's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
Kewaunee Scientific's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 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.
Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU) has a Operating Margin % of 3.72% as of Jan. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kewaunee Scientific and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #145 out of 433 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is Kewaunee Scientific's Operating Margin % too high?
Kewaunee Scientific's current Operating Margin % of 3.72% is near median its 10-year median of 3.44. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Operating Margin % is 3.79. Kewaunee Scientific's value of 3.72% is 1.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #145 out of 433 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kewaunee Scientific has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kewaunee Scientific's Operating Margin % compare to HOFT and BSET?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #145 out of 433 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Kewaunee Scientific in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.79. Kewaunee Scientific's value of 3.72% is 1.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.44 vs. the industry median of 3.79, Kewaunee Scientific 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Operating Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.79, based on 433 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. Kewaunee Scientific's current Operating Margin % of 3.72% is 1.8% 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 Kewaunee Scientific and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kewaunee Scientific's current Operating Margin % is 3.72%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kewaunee Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.38, compared to a current price of $34.00 — trading 28.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.72%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.44 and 1.8% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 3.79. Kewaunee Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU), the current Operating Margin % is 3.72% as of Jan. 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 Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $34.00 is trading 28.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $47.38.
GuruFocus considers Kewaunee Scientific to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KEQU:
Operating Margin %: 3.72% (near median its 10-year median of 3.44)
GF Value™: $47.38 vs. price of $34.00 (28.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.8% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#145 of 433)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KEQU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kewaunee Scientific Corp is a designer and manufacturer of technical furniture products for industries investing in spaces where discovery occurs, typically in laboratories. It serves in end-use markets that are all commercial, Life sciences, pharma, education, government and military research, etc. The company operates through two segments: The domestic segment designs manufactures and installs scientific and technical furniture, including steel and wood laboratory cabinetry, fume hoods, laminate casework, flexible systems, and Others; The International segment provides facility design, engineering, construction, and project management from the planning stage through the testing and commissioning of laboratories. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic business segment.
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