Headlam GroupLSE:HEAD -1.72%59 Operating Margin % is -7.28% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:HEAD with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Headlam Group ranks worse than 85.45% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Headlam Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HEAD'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.3 Med: 5.51 Max: 6.19
Current: -7.3
LSE:HEAD's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 85.45% of 433
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 3.79
vs LSE:HEAD: -7.30
Headlam Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Headlam Group PLC had lost money in 67% of the time over the past 3quarters.
Headlam Group (LSE:HEAD) 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.
Headlam Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Headlam Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Headlam 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:HEAD vs SN, SGI, MHK: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Headlam 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.
Headlam Group Operating Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Headlam Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Headlam 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.
Headlam 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.
Headlam Group (LSE:HEAD) has a Operating Margin % of -7.28% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Headlam Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Headlam Group ranks #370 out of 433 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 85.5%.
Is Headlam Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Headlam Group's current Operating Margin % is -7.28%. Based on the distribution chart, Headlam Group ranks #370 out of 433 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Headlam Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Headlam Group's Operating Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Headlam Group ranks #370 out of 433 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Headlam Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.79. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Operating Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.79, based on 433 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. 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 Headlam Group and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Headlam Group's current Operating Margin % is -7.28%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Headlam Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Headlam Group (LSE:HEAD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.23, compared to a current price of £0.20 — trading 83.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -7.28%. Headlam Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 Headlam Group (LSE:HEAD), the current Operating Margin % is -7.28% 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 Headlam Group (LSE:HEAD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Headlam Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.20 is trading 83.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.23.
GuruFocus considers Headlam Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HEAD:
Operating Margin %: -7.28%
GF Value™: £1.23 vs. price of £0.20 (83.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HEAD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Headlam Group PLC trades on floor covering products in the United Kingdom market. It operates its business across the UK and in Continental Europe also providing next-day delivery service for its products. The company to be able to offer its services has developed an independent operating structure that includes over 50 different businesses across the UK and a few more in continental Europe. Every segment represents an individual trading operation, and each operation is wholly aligned with the sales, marketing, supply, and distribution of floor-covering products.
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