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Moonpig GroupLSE:MOON -0.30%81 Operating Margin % is 22.46% as of Apr. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 17.65. GuruFocus rates LSE:MOON with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Moonpig Group ranks better than 95.28% on this metric.
Moonpig Group PLC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Moonpig Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MOON'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.5 Med: 17.65 Max: 20.97
Current: 20.97
LSE:MOON's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 95.28% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs LSE:MOON: 20.97
Moonpig Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 13.10% per year.
Moonpig Group (LSE:MOON) 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.
Moonpig Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Moonpig Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Moonpig 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:MOON vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Moonpig 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.
Moonpig Group Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Moonpig Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Moonpig 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.
Moonpig Group's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 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.
Moonpig Group (LSE:MOON) has a Operating Margin % of 22.46% as of Apr. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Moonpig Group and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 17.65. Over the past decade, Moonpig Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.50 to 20.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Moonpig Group ranks #53 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is Moonpig Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Moonpig Group's current Operating Margin % of 22.46% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 17.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.50 to a high of 20.97. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Moonpig Group's value of 22.46% is 475.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Moonpig Group ranks #53 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Moonpig Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Moonpig Group's Operating Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Moonpig Group ranks #53 out of 1124 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Moonpig Group in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Moonpig Group's value of 22.46% is 475.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Moonpig Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.50 to 20.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.65 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Moonpig 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.91, based on 1,124 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. Moonpig Group's current Operating Margin % of 22.46% is 475.2% 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 Moonpig Group 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. Moonpig Group's current Operating Margin % is 22.46%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 17.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Moonpig Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moonpig Group (LSE:MOON) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.37, compared to a current price of £2.62 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 22.46%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 17.65 and 475.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.91. Moonpig Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Moonpig Group (LSE:MOON), the current Operating Margin % is 22.46% as of Apr. 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 Moonpig Group (LSE:MOON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moonpig Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £2.62 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.37.
GuruFocus considers Moonpig Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MOON:
Operating Margin %: 22.46% (27% above median its 10-year median of 17.65)
GF Value™: £2.37 vs. price of £2.62 (10.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 475.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#53 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MOON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Moonpig Group PLC operates in the gifting market. The company is an online greeting cards and gifting platform, comprising the Moonpig, Red Letter Days, and Buyagift brands in the UK and the Greetz brand in the Netherlands. Its products and services include a range of cards, a curated range of gifts, personalization features, and next-day delivery offerings. The company's operating segments are Moonpig, which derives key revenue, Greetz, and Experiences. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and the rest from the Netherlands, Ireland, the United States, and Australia.
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