Krones AGKRNNF 84 Operating Margin % is 7.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 5.96. GuruFocus rates KRNNF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $160.27. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, Krones AG ranks better than 50.36% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Krones AG's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $114 Mil. Krones AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,594 Mil. Therefore, Krones AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Krones AG's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KRNNF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.45 Med: 5.96 Max: 7.08
Current: 6.61
KRNNF's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 50.36% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs KRNNF: 6.61
Krones AG's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Krones AG's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $114 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $433 Mil.
Krones AG (OTCPK:KRNNF) 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.
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Krones AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Krones 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.
KRNNF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Krones 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.
Krones AG Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Krones AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krones AG'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.
Krones AG'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.
Krones AG (KRNNF) has a Operating Margin % of 7.18% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Krones AG and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 5.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Krones AG ranks #1508 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Krones AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Krones AG's current Operating Margin % of 7.18% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.96. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Krones AG's value of 7.18% is 10% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Krones AG ranks #1508 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Krones AG has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Krones AG's Operating Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Krones AG ranks #1508 out of 3038 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Krones AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Krones AG's value of 7.18% is 10% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.96 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Krones AG 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. Krones AG's current Operating Margin % of 7.18% is 10% 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 Krones 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. Krones AG's current Operating Margin % is 7.18%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 5.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Krones AG stock overvalued right now?
Krones AG (KRNNF) has a current Operating Margin % of 7.18%. The stock's GF Value™ is $160.27, compared to a current price of $134.15 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.18%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.96 and 10% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. Krones AG's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Krones AG (KRNNF), the current Operating Margin % is 7.18% 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 Krones AG (KRNNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krones AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $134.15 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $160.27.
Key valuation signals for KRNNF:
Operating Margin %: 7.18% (20% above median its 10-year median of 5.96)
GF Value™: $160.27 vs. price of $134.15 (16.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10% above the Industrial Products median (#1508 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KRNNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Krones AG plans, develops and manufactures machines and complete lines for the fields of process, filling and packaging technology. Its product portfolio is rounded off by information technology, factory planning and products from its subsidiaries, such as intralogistics, valve production etc. The company's reportable segments are: Filling and Packaging Technology, Process Technology, and Intralogistics. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from its Fillings and Packaging segment, which offers machines and lines for filling, labelling, packaging and conveying products, prominently in PET bottles, glass bottles, and cans. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from North and Central America and the rest from Germany, China, Europe, and other regions.
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