Pluz Energia PeruALIM:PLUZENC1 -0.08%52 Operating Margin % is 20.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 18.44. GuruFocus rates LIM:PLUZENC1 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.2.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Pluz Energia PeruA ranks better than 59.52% on this metric.
Pluz Energia Peru SAA operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pluz Energia PeruA's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:PLUZENC1'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.66 Med: 18.44 Max: 20.39
Current: 18.29
LIM:PLUZENC1's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 59.52% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.92
vs LIM:PLUZENC1: 18.29
Pluz Energia PeruA's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.
Pluz Energia PeruA (LIM:PLUZENC1) 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.
Pluz Energia PeruA Operating Margin % Related Terms
Pluz Energia PeruA Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pluz Energia PeruA'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.
LIM:PLUZENC1 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Pluz Energia PeruA'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.
Pluz Energia PeruA Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Pluz Energia PeruA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pluz Energia PeruA'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.
Pluz Energia PeruA'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.
Pluz Energia PeruA (LIM:PLUZENC1) has a Operating Margin % of 20.14% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Pluz Energia PeruA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.44. Over the past decade, Pluz Energia PeruA's Operating Margin % has ranged from 16.66 to 20.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Pluz Energia PeruA ranks #202 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is Pluz Energia PeruA's Operating Margin % too high?
Pluz Energia PeruA's current Operating Margin % of 20.14% is near median its 10-year median of 18.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.66 to a high of 20.39. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.92. Pluz Energia PeruA's value of 20.14% is 35% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pluz Energia PeruA ranks #202 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pluz Energia PeruA has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pluz Energia PeruA's Operating Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Pluz Energia PeruA ranks #202 out of 499 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Pluz Energia PeruA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.92. Pluz Energia PeruA's value of 20.14% is 35% above this benchmark. Historically, Pluz Energia PeruA's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 16.66 to 20.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.44 vs. the industry median of 14.92, Pluz Energia PeruA 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.92, based on 499 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. Pluz Energia PeruA's current Operating Margin % of 20.14% is 35% 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 Pluz Energia PeruA and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pluz Energia PeruA's current Operating Margin % is 20.14%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pluz Energia PeruA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pluz Energia PeruA (LIM:PLUZENC1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.2.96, compared to a current price of S/.1.32 — trading 55.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 20.14%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.44 and 35% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.92. Pluz Energia PeruA's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 Pluz Energia PeruA (LIM:PLUZENC1), the current Operating Margin % is 20.14% 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 Pluz Energia PeruA (LIM:PLUZENC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pluz Energia PeruA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S/.1.32 is trading 55.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of S/.2.96.
GuruFocus considers Pluz Energia PeruA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LIM:PLUZENC1:
Operating Margin %: 20.14% (near median its 10-year median of 18.44)
GF Value™: S/.2.96 vs. price of S/.1.32 (55.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#202 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:PLUZENC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pluz Energia Peru SAA formerly Enel Distribucion Peru SAA distributes electricity in the north of Lima, Callao and the provinces of Huaura, Huaral, Barranca and Oyon. The company distributes electricity in more than 50 districts of the department of Lima region. It has an operation in more than 25 countries.
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