Andrews Sykes GroupLSE:ASY 78 Operating Margin % is 34.89% as of Dec. 2025, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 26.13. GuruFocus rates LSE:ASY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Andrews Sykes Group ranks better than 94.02% on this metric.
Andrews Sykes Group (LSE:ASY) 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.
Andrews Sykes Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Andrews Sykes Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Andrews Sykes 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:ASY vs URI, SUNB, AER: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Andrews Sykes 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.
Andrews Sykes Group Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Andrews Sykes Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Andrews Sykes Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Andrews Sykes Group Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Andrews Sykes 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.
Andrews Sykes Group (LSE:ASY) has a Operating Margin % of 34.89% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Andrews Sykes Group and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 26.13. Over the past decade, Andrews Sykes Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.94 to 30.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Andrews Sykes Group ranks #64 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Andrews Sykes Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Andrews Sykes Group's current Operating Margin % of 34.89% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 26.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.94 to a high of 30.66. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Andrews Sykes Group's value of 34.89% is 451.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Andrews Sykes Group ranks #64 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Andrews Sykes Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Andrews Sykes Group's Operating Margin % compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Andrews Sykes Group ranks #64 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Andrews Sykes Group in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Andrews Sykes Group's value of 34.89% is 451.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Andrews Sykes Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.94 to 30.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.13 vs. the industry median of 6.33, Andrews Sykes Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.33, based on 1,070 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. Andrews Sykes Group's current Operating Margin % of 34.89% is 451.2% 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 Andrews Sykes Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Andrews Sykes Group's current Operating Margin % is 34.89%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 26.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Andrews Sykes Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andrews Sykes Group (LSE:ASY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.26, compared to a current price of £5.43 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 34.89%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 26.13 and 451.2% above the Business Services industry median of 6.33. Andrews Sykes Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Andrews Sykes Group (LSE:ASY), the current Operating Margin % is 34.89% 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 Andrews Sykes Group (LSE:ASY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andrews Sykes Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.43 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.26.
GuruFocus considers Andrews Sykes Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ASY:
Operating Margin %: 34.89% (34% above median its 10-year median of 26.13)
GF Value™: £5.26 vs. price of £5.43 (3.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 451.2% above the Business Services median (#64 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ASY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Andrews Sykes Group PLC engages in the rental of pumping equipment and specialist climate control products, which include air conditioning and chillers, heating and boilers, dehumidifiers, and ventilation units. Its operating segments are Hire & Sales UK, Hire and Sales Europe, Hire and Sales Middle East, and the UK installation business. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Hire & Sales UK segment. Its geographical segments are the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and the Rest of the World.
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