Angling DirectLSE:ANG 56 Operating Margin % is 0.37% as of Jan. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 2.21. GuruFocus rates LSE:ANG with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Angling Direct ranks worse than 54.7% on this metric.
Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) 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.
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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).
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.
Angling Direct Operating Margin % Related Terms
Angling Direct Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Angling Direct'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:ANG vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Angling Direct'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.
Angling Direct Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Angling Direct's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Angling Direct'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.
Angling Direct's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 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.
Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) has a Operating Margin % of 0.37% as of Jan. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Angling Direct and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 2.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Angling Direct ranks #617 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is Angling Direct's Operating Margin % too high?
Angling Direct's current Operating Margin % of 0.37% is 83% below median its 10-year median of 2.21. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Angling Direct's value of 0.37% is 90.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Angling Direct ranks #617 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Angling Direct has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Angling Direct's Operating Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Angling Direct ranks #617 out of 1128 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Angling Direct in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Angling Direct's value of 0.37% is 90.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Angling Direct 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.91, based on 1,128 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. Angling Direct's current Operating Margin % of 0.37% is 90.5% 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 Angling Direct and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Angling Direct's current Operating Margin % is 0.37%, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Angling Direct stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.53, compared to a current price of £0.50 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.37%, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 90.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.91. Angling Direct's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Angling Direct (LSE:ANG), the current Operating Margin % is 0.37% 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 Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Angling Direct stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.50 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.53.
GuruFocus considers Angling Direct to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ANG:
Operating Margin %: 0.37% (83% below median its 10-year median of 2.21)
GF Value™: £0.53 vs. price of £0.50 (6.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#617 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ANG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Angling Direct PLC principal activity of the Group is the sale of fishing tackle through its websites and stores. The Group's business model is designed to generate growth by providing excellent customer service, advice and ensuring product lines include a market range. Customers range from the casual hobbyist through to very committed anglers. The Group has two operating segments: UK and Europe. The company generates majority of revenue from UK.
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