Animalcare GroupLSE:ANCR 79 Operating Margin % is -22.85% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:ANCR with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 954 Drug Manufacturers companies, Animalcare Group ranks worse than 51.78% on this metric.
Animalcare Group (LSE:ANCR) 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.
Animalcare Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Animalcare Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Animalcare Group'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.
LSE:ANCR vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Animalcare Group'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.
Animalcare Group Operating Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Animalcare Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Animalcare Group'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.
Animalcare Group'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.
Animalcare Group (LSE:ANCR) has a Operating Margin % of -22.85% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Animalcare Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Animalcare Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.94 to 21.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Animalcare Group ranks #494 out of 954 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is Animalcare Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Animalcare Group's current Operating Margin % is -22.85%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.94 to a high of 21.70. Based on the distribution chart, Animalcare Group ranks #494 out of 954 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Animalcare Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Animalcare Group's Operating Margin % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Animalcare Group ranks #494 out of 954 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Animalcare Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.58. Historically, Animalcare Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.94 to 21.70 over the past decade. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.58, based on 954 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. 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 Animalcare Group and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Animalcare Group's current Operating Margin % is -22.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Animalcare Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Animalcare Group (LSE:ANCR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.56, compared to a current price of £3.34 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -22.85%. Animalcare Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Animalcare Group (LSE:ANCR), the current Operating Margin % is -22.85% 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 Animalcare Group (LSE:ANCR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Animalcare Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £3.34 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.56.
GuruFocus considers Animalcare Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ANCR:
Operating Margin %: -22.85%
GF Value™: £2.56 vs. price of £3.34 (30.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ANCR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Animalcare Group PLC is active in the healthcare division in the United Kingdom. It is a generic veterinary medicines company. The company mainly caters to veterinary professionals in the treatment of companion animals through a product line comprised of licensed veterinary medicines and companion animal identification products and services. The company operates in Animalcare Europe and Randlab segment. The company derives maximum revenue from the Animalcare Europe segment engaged in development and sale of veterinary pharmaceutical products in Europe and the European International Partners network. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Europe region, followed by Asia-Pacific and other regions.
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