Applied NutritionLSE:APN 27 Operating Margin % is 27.79% as of Jan. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 27.94. GuruFocus rates LSE:APN with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Applied Nutrition ranks better than 96.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Applied Nutrition's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:APN'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.24 Med: 27.94 Max: 29.46
Current: 27.84
LSE:APN's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 96.77% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs LSE:APN: 27.84
Applied Nutrition's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% 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).
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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Applied Nutrition Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied Nutrition'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:APN vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Applied Nutrition'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.
Applied Nutrition Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Applied Nutrition's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Nutrition'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.
Applied Nutrition's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 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.
Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN) has a Operating Margin % of 27.79% as of Jan. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Applied Nutrition and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.94. Over the past decade, Applied Nutrition's Operating Margin % has ranged from 26.24 to 29.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #63 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is Applied Nutrition's Operating Margin % too high?
Applied Nutrition's current Operating Margin % of 27.79% is near median its 10-year median of 27.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.24 to a high of 29.46. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Applied Nutrition's value of 27.79% is 428.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #63 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Applied Nutrition has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Nutrition's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #63 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Applied Nutrition in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Applied Nutrition's value of 27.79% is 428.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Applied Nutrition's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 26.24 to 29.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.94 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Applied Nutrition 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. Applied Nutrition's current Operating Margin % of 27.79% is 428.3% 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 Applied Nutrition 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. Applied Nutrition's current Operating Margin % is 27.79%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Nutrition stock overvalued right now?
Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN) has a current Operating Margin % of 27.79%. The current Operating Margin % is 27.79%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.94 and 428.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Applied Nutrition's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN), the current Operating Margin % is 27.79% 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.
Applied Nutrition PLC is a Sports and Active nutrition brand. It formulates and creates nutrition supplements for professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, the gym lifestyle community, and people looking to supplement their diet with quality health, well-being, and beauty nutrition. Its products are Protein, Pre-workout, Clothing and Accessories, and others.
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