Inspiration Healthcare GroupLSE:IHC 48 Operating Margin % is 2.36% as of Jan. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 6.67. GuruFocus rates LSE:IHC with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 816 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Inspiration Healthcare Group ranks worse than 53.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Inspiration Healthcare Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:IHC'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.97 Med: 6.67 Max: 10.37
Current: 1.66
LSE:IHC's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 53.68% of 816
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 3.465
vs LSE:IHC: 1.66
Inspiration Healthcare Group PLC had lost money in 67% of the time over the past 3quarters.
Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC) 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.
Inspiration Healthcare Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Inspiration Healthcare Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Inspiration Healthcare Group Operating Margin % Chart
LSE:IHC vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Inspiration Healthcare 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.
Inspiration Healthcare Group Operating Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Inspiration Healthcare Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inspiration Healthcare Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Inspiration Healthcare 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.
* 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.
Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC) has a Operating Margin % of 2.36% as of Jan. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Inspiration Healthcare Group and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 6.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Inspiration Healthcare Group ranks #438 out of 816 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is Inspiration Healthcare Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Inspiration Healthcare Group's current Operating Margin % of 2.36% is 65% below median its 10-year median of 6.67. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Operating Margin % is 3.47. Inspiration Healthcare Group's value of 2.36% is 31.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inspiration Healthcare Group ranks #438 out of 816 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Inspiration Healthcare Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inspiration Healthcare Group's Operating Margin % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Inspiration Healthcare Group ranks #438 out of 816 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Inspiration Healthcare Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.47. Inspiration Healthcare Group's value of 2.36% is 31.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.67 vs. the industry median of 3.47, Inspiration Healthcare Group has consistently been below 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Operating Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 3.47, based on 816 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. Inspiration Healthcare Group's current Operating Margin % of 2.36% is 31.9% below 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 Inspiration Healthcare Group and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inspiration Healthcare Group's current Operating Margin % is 2.36%, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 6.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inspiration Healthcare Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.22, compared to a current price of £0.23 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.36%, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 6.67 and 31.9% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 3.47. Inspiration Healthcare Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 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 Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC), the current Operating Margin % is 2.36% 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.
Is Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inspiration Healthcare Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.23 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.22.
GuruFocus considers Inspiration Healthcare Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:IHC:
Operating Margin %: 2.36% (65% below median its 10-year median of 6.67)
GF Value™: £0.22 vs. price of £0.23 (2.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.9% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#438 of 816)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:IHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Inspiration Healthcare Group PLC supplies outcome-improving medical devices in the areas of neonatal intensive care and patient warming. It operates in the Critical Care Medical Devices segment which includes Critical Care, Operating Theatre, and Home Healthcare. The company derives the maximum of its revenue from the United Kingdom through the Critical Care market division.
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