KingfisherLSE:KGF -1.50%73 Operating Margin % is 1.40% as of Jan. 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 5.72. GuruFocus rates LSE:KGF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Kingfisher ranks worse than 50.35% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Kingfisher's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was £86 Mil. Kingfisher's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was £6,134 Mil. Therefore, Kingfisher's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 1.40%.
Warning Sign:
Kingfisher PLC operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -16.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kingfisher's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:KGF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.3 Med: 5.72 Max: 8.64
Current: 3.84
LSE:KGF's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 50.35% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs LSE:KGF: 3.84
Kingfisher's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -16.70% per year.
Kingfisher's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was £86 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £497 Mil.
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.
Kingfisher Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kingfisher Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kingfisher'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:KGF vs HD, LOW, FND: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Kingfisher'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.
Kingfisher Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kingfisher's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kingfisher'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.
Kingfisher's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 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.
Kingfisher (LSE:KGF) has a Operating Margin % of 1.40% as of Jan. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kingfisher and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 5.72. Over the past decade, Kingfisher's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.30 to 8.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Kingfisher ranks #568 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is Kingfisher's Operating Margin % too high?
Kingfisher's current Operating Margin % of 1.40% is 76% below median its 10-year median of 5.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.30 to a high of 8.64. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Kingfisher's value of 1.40% is 64.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kingfisher ranks #568 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kingfisher has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingfisher's Operating Margin % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kingfisher ranks #568 out of 1128 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kingfisher in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Kingfisher's value of 1.40% is 64.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Kingfisher's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.30 to 8.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.72 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Kingfisher 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.91, based on 1,128 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. Kingfisher's current Operating Margin % of 1.40% is 64.1% 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 Kingfisher and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kingfisher's current Operating Margin % is 1.40%, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 5.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kingfisher stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingfisher (LSE:KGF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.80, compared to a current price of £2.76 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.40%, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 5.72 and 64.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.91. Kingfisher's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Kingfisher (LSE:KGF), the current Operating Margin % is 1.40% 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 Kingfisher (LSE:KGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingfisher stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.76 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.80.
GuruFocus considers Kingfisher to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:KGF:
Operating Margin %: 1.40% (76% below median its 10-year median of 5.72)
GF Value™: £2.80 vs. price of £2.76 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#568 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:KGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kingfisher is a home improvement company with over 1,900 stores in seven countries across Europe under retail banners including B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, Screwfix, TradePoint, and Koçtas. It is the second-largest do-it-yourself retailer in Europe, with a leading position in the UK and a number-two position in France, which together account for 81% of sales.
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