Cake Box HoldingsLSE:CBOX 87 Operating Margin % is 22.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 20.79. GuruFocus rates LSE:CBOX with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Cake Box Holdings ranks better than 96.45% on this metric.
Cake Box Holdings PLC operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cake Box Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CBOX'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.83 Med: 20.79 Max: 25.8
Current: 17.31
LSE:CBOX's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 96.45% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.32
vs LSE:CBOX: 17.31
Cake Box Holdings's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -5.10% 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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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).
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Cake Box Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cake Box Holdings'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:CBOX vs KR, SFM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Cake Box Holdings'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.
Cake Box Holdings Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cake Box Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cake Box Holdings'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.
Cake Box Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
Cake Box Holdings (LSE:CBOX) has a Operating Margin % of 22.47% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cake Box Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.79. Over the past decade, Cake Box Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 15.83 to 25.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Cake Box Holdings ranks #11 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Cake Box Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Cake Box Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 22.47% is near median its 10-year median of 20.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.83 to a high of 25.80. The Retail - Defensive industry median Operating Margin % is 3.32. Cake Box Holdings' value of 22.47% is 576.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cake Box Holdings ranks #11 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cake Box Holdings has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cake Box Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Cake Box Holdings ranks #11 out of 310 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Cake Box Holdings in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.32. Cake Box Holdings' value of 22.47% is 576.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Cake Box Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 15.83 to 25.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.79 vs. the industry median of 3.32, Cake Box Holdings 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.32, based on 310 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. Cake Box Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 22.47% is 576.8% 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 Cake Box Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cake Box Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 22.47%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cake Box Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cake Box Holdings (LSE:CBOX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.51, compared to a current price of £2.03 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 22.47%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.79 and 576.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.32. Cake Box Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 Cake Box Holdings (LSE:CBOX), the current Operating Margin % is 22.47% as of Mar. 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 Cake Box Holdings (LSE:CBOX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cake Box Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.03 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.51.
GuruFocus considers Cake Box Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CBOX:
Operating Margin %: 22.47% (near median its 10-year median of 20.79)
GF Value™: £2.51 vs. price of £2.03 (19.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 576.8% above the Retail - Defensive median (#11 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CBOX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cake Box Holdings PLC is a retailer of fresh cream cakes. It offers a range of cakes that include cupcakes, photo cakes, number cakes, fruit cakes, mehndi cakes, round cakes, kid's cakes, platter cakes, and wedding cakes. The company recognizes revenue revenue from Sale of sponges, fresh cream and other goods to franchisees, Online sales of cakes and related products to customers, Franchise package. Geographically, it derives revenue from the United Kingdom.
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