Lotus Bakeries NVLOTBY 100 Operating Margin % is 17.66% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 17.05. GuruFocus rates LOTBY with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of $112.83. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lotus Bakeries NV ranks better than 89.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lotus Bakeries NV's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LOTBY'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.39 Med: 17.05 Max: 17.47
Current: 17.21
LOTBY's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 89.24% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs LOTBY: 17.21
Lotus Bakeries NV's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -0.10% 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.
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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).
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Lotus Bakeries NV Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lotus Bakeries NV'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.
LOTBY vs KHC, GIS, JBS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lotus Bakeries NV'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.
Lotus Bakeries NV Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lotus Bakeries NV's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lotus Bakeries NV'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.
Lotus Bakeries NV'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.
Lotus Bakeries NV (LOTBY) has a Operating Margin % of 17.66% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lotus Bakeries NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.05. Over the past decade, Lotus Bakeries NV's Operating Margin % has ranged from 16.39 to 17.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotus Bakeries NV ranks #210 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Lotus Bakeries NV's Operating Margin % too high?
Lotus Bakeries NV's current Operating Margin % of 17.66% is near median its 10-year median of 17.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.39 to a high of 17.47. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Lotus Bakeries NV's value of 17.66% is 235.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lotus Bakeries NV ranks #210 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lotus Bakeries NV has a GF Score™ of 100/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotus Bakeries NV's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lotus Bakeries NV ranks #210 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Lotus Bakeries NV in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Lotus Bakeries NV's value of 17.66% is 235.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Lotus Bakeries NV's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 16.39 to 17.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.05 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Lotus Bakeries NV 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 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. Lotus Bakeries NV's current Operating Margin % of 17.66% is 235.7% 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 Lotus Bakeries NV and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lotus Bakeries NV's current Operating Margin % is 17.66%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotus Bakeries NV stock overvalued right now?
Lotus Bakeries NV (LOTBY) has a current Operating Margin % of 17.66%. The stock's GF Value™ is $112.83, compared to a current price of $114.50 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 17.66%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.05 and 235.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Lotus Bakeries NV's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 5 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 Lotus Bakeries NV (LOTBY), the current Operating Margin % is 17.66% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Lotus Bakeries NV (LOTBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotus Bakeries NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $114.50 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $112.83.
Key valuation signals for LOTBY:
Operating Margin %: 17.66% (near median its 10-year median of 17.05)
GF Value™: $112.83 vs. price of $114.50 (1.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 235.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#210 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LOTBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lotus Bakeries NV is active in the indulgent and better-for-you snacking segment and is engaged in the manufacture and sale of biscuits, waffles, cakes, and other snack products. The Group offers multiple products, including caramelized biscuits, waffles and galettes, cake specialties, gingerbread, and other biscuits, and distributes its products through retail, catering, and food service channels. Its brands include Biscoff, Nakd, TREK, BEAR, Kiddylicious, Lotus Dinosaurus, Peijnenburg, Snelle Jelle, Annas, and Peter's Yard. Its activities are organised under three strategic pillars, namely Lotus Biscoff, Lotus Natural Foods, and Lotus Local Heroes. The company operates in Continental Europe, which generates maximum revenue, as well as in the UK, the Americas, and the rest of the world.
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