Braime GroupLSE:BMT +9.52%83 Operating Margin % is 9.08% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 7.45. GuruFocus rates LSE:BMT with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £12.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, Braime Group ranks better than 74.52% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Braime Group's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £2.23 Mil. Braime Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £24.51 Mil. Therefore, Braime Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.08%.
Good Sign:
Braime Group PLC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Braime Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:BMT'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.2 Med: 7.45 Max: 9.91
Current: 8.75
LSE:BMT's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 74.52% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.74
vs LSE:BMT: 8.75
Braime Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 11.10% per year.
Braime Group's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £2.23 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £4.46 Mil.
Braime Group (LSE:BMT) 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.
Braime Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Braime Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Braime 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:BMT vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Braime 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.
Braime Group Operating Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Braime Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Braime 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.
Braime 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.
Braime Group (LSE:BMT) has a Operating Margin % of 9.08% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Braime Group and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 7.45. Over the past decade, Braime Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.20 to 9.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Braime Group ranks #40 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is Braime Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Braime Group's current Operating Margin % of 9.08% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 7.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.20 to a high of 9.91. The Industrial Distribution industry median Operating Margin % is 4.74. Braime Group's value of 9.08% is 91.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Braime Group ranks #40 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Braime Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Braime Group's Operating Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Braime Group ranks #40 out of 157 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Braime Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.74. Braime Group's value of 9.08% is 91.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Braime Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.20 to 9.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.45 vs. the industry median of 4.74, Braime 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.74, based on 157 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. Braime Group's current Operating Margin % of 9.08% is 91.6% 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 Braime Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Braime Group's current Operating Margin % is 9.08%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 7.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Braime Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Braime Group (LSE:BMT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £12.81, compared to a current price of £11.50 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.08%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 7.45 and 91.6% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.74. Braime Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 Braime Group (LSE:BMT), the current Operating Margin % is 9.08% 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 Braime Group (LSE:BMT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Braime Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £11.50 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £12.81.
GuruFocus considers Braime Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BMT:
Operating Margin %: 9.08% (22% above median its 10-year median of 7.45)
GF Value™: £12.81 vs. price of £11.50 (10.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91.6% above the Industrial Distribution median (#40 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BMT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Braime Group PLC is engaged in the manufacture of metal presswork and the distribution of bulk material handling components. It operates in two segments: the manufacture of metal presswork, and the 4B Division, supplier of bulk material handling components. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom, the Rest of Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Australia & Asia.
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