Norman BroadbentLSE:NBB 74 Operating Margin % is 1.62% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:NBB with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Norman Broadbent ranks worse than 59.07% on this metric.
Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) 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.
Norman Broadbent Operating Margin % Related Terms
Norman Broadbent Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Norman Broadbent'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:NBB vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Norman Broadbent'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.
Norman Broadbent Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Norman Broadbent's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norman Broadbent'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.
Norman Broadbent'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.
Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) has a Operating Margin % of 1.62% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Norman Broadbent and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Norman Broadbent ranks #632 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 59.1%.
Is Norman Broadbent's Operating Margin % too high?
Norman Broadbent's current Operating Margin % is 1.62%. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Norman Broadbent's value of 1.62% is 74.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norman Broadbent ranks #632 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Norman Broadbent has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norman Broadbent's Operating Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Norman Broadbent ranks #632 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Norman Broadbent in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Norman Broadbent's value of 1.62% is 74.4% below this benchmark. 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.33, based on 1,070 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. Norman Broadbent's current Operating Margin % of 1.62% is 74.4% 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 Norman Broadbent and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norman Broadbent's current Operating Margin % is 1.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norman Broadbent stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.74, compared to a current price of £1.75 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.62% and 74.4% below the Business Services industry median of 6.33. Norman Broadbent's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB), the current Operating Margin % is 1.62% 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 Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norman Broadbent stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.75 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.74.
GuruFocus considers Norman Broadbent to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:NBB:
Operating Margin %: 1.62%
GF Value™: £2.74 vs. price of £1.75 (36.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.4% below the Business Services median (#632 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:NBB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Norman Broadbent PLC is a UK-based company engaged in providing talent acquisition and advisory services. The company offers Executive Search, Senior Interim Management, Research and Insight, Leadership Consulting and Assessment, and executive-level Recruitment Solutions. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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