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NWF GroupLSE:NWF +1.32%82 Operating Margin % is 2.84% as of May. 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 1.62. GuruFocus rates LSE:NWF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 929 Oil & Gas companies, NWF Group ranks worse than 67.71% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. NWF Group's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in May. 2026 was £13.8 Mil. NWF Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in May. 2026 was £485.7 Mil. Therefore, NWF Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 2.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NWF Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:NWF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.4 Med: 1.62 Max: 1.96
Current: 1.83
LSE:NWF's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 67.71% of 929
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.17
vs LSE:NWF: 1.83
NWF Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -1.00% per year.
NWF Group's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in May. 2026 was £13.8 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £16.8 Mil.
NWF Group (LSE:NWF) 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.
NWF Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
NWF Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NWF 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:NWF vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, NWF 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.
NWF Group Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, NWF Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NWF 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.
NWF Group's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 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.
NWF Group (LSE:NWF) has a Operating Margin % of 2.84% as of May. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on NWF Group and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 1.62. Over the past decade, NWF Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.40 to 1.96. According to the industry distribution chart, NWF Group ranks #629 out of 929 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 67.7%.
Is NWF Group's Operating Margin % too high?
NWF Group's current Operating Margin % of 2.84% is 75% above median its 10-year median of 1.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.40 to a high of 1.96. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Margin % is 7.17. NWF Group's value of 2.84% is 60.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NWF Group ranks #629 out of 929 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NWF Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NWF Group's Operating Margin % compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, NWF Group ranks #629 out of 929 companies for Operating Margin %. This places NWF Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.17. NWF Group's value of 2.84% is 60.4% below this benchmark. Historically, NWF Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.40 to 1.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.62 vs. the industry median of 7.17, NWF 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Operating Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 7.17, based on 929 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. NWF Group's current Operating Margin % of 2.84% is 60.4% 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 NWF Group and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NWF Group's current Operating Margin % is 2.84%, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 1.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NWF Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NWF Group (LSE:NWF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.66, compared to a current price of £1.54 — trading 7.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.84%, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 1.62 and 60.4% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.17. NWF Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 NWF Group (LSE:NWF), the current Operating Margin % is 2.84% as of May. 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 NWF Group (LSE:NWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NWF Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.54 is trading 7.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.66.
GuruFocus considers NWF Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:NWF:
Operating Margin %: 2.84% (75% above median its 10-year median of 1.62)
GF Value™: £1.66 vs. price of £1.54 (7.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.4% below the Oil & Gas median (#629 of 929)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:NWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NWF Group PLC is engaged in manufacturing and selling of animal feeds, the sales and distribution of fuel oils and the warehousing and distribution of ambient groceries. The company's operating segments include Food, Feeds and Fuels. The Food segment is engaged in the warehousing and distribution of clients' ambient grocery and other products to supermarket and other retail distribution centers. The Feeds segment manufactures and sells animal feeds and other agricultural products. The Fuels segment is engaged in the sale and distribution of domestic heating, industrial and road fuels. The company generates maximum revenue from Fuels segment. It operates entirely in the United Kingdom.
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