Victoria (LSE:VCP) Operating Margin %: -8.44% (As of Sep. 2025)


LSE:VCP Victoria PLC LSE:VCP
58 GF Score
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GF Value £1.62
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What is Victoria Operating Margin %?

Victoria LSE:VCP 58 Operating Margin % is -8.44% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:VCP with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Victoria ranks better than 76.44% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Victoria's Operating Income for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was £-45 Mil. Victoria's Revenue for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was £529 Mil. Therefore, Victoria's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -8.44%.

Warning Sign:

Victoria PLC operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -36.2%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Victoria's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:VCP' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41   Med: 7.42   Max: 9.34
Current: 9.34


LSE:VCP's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
76.44% of 433 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 3.79 vs LSE:VCP: 9.34

Victoria's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -36.20% per year.

Victoria's Operating Income for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was £-45 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £101 Mil.


Victoria  (LSE:VCP) 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 Nokia’s 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.


Victoria Operating Margin % Related Terms


Victoria Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Victoria'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.

Victoria Operating Margin % Chart

Victoria Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Operating Margin %
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Victoria Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.72 2.06 -24.72 26.50 -8.44

LSE:VCP vs SN, SGI, MHK: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Victoria'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.


Victoria Operating Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Victoria's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Victoria's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Victoria 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.

Victoria's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Mar. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2025 )
=4.6 / 1118.1
=0.41 %

Victoria's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Sep. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-44.7 / 529.4
=-8.44 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of -8.44% mean?
Victoria (LSE:VCP) has a Operating Margin % of -8.44% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Victoria and its competitors. Over the past decade, Victoria's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.41 to 9.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Victoria ranks #102 out of 433 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Victoria's Operating Margin % too high?
Victoria's current Operating Margin % is -8.44%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 9.34. Based on the distribution chart, Victoria ranks #102 out of 433 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Victoria has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Victoria's Operating Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Victoria ranks #102 out of 433 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Victoria in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.79. Historically, Victoria's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.41 to 9.34 over the past decade. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Operating Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.79, based on 433 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. 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 Victoria and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Victoria's current Operating Margin % is -8.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Victoria stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Victoria (LSE:VCP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.62, compared to a current price of £0.49 — trading 69.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -8.44%. Victoria's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 Victoria (LSE:VCP), the current Operating Margin % is -8.44% as of Sep. 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 Victoria (LSE:VCP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Victoria stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.49 is trading 69.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.62. GuruFocus considers Victoria to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:VCP:

  • Operating Margin %: -8.44%
  • GF Value™: £1.62 vs. price of £0.49 (69.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:VCP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Victoria Business Description

Other Exchanges VCCTF:USAVCPl:UK3CV:Germany
Address Worcester Six Business Park, Worcester, Worcestershire, GBR, WR4 0AN
Victoria PLC is engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of floorcoverings. The company's segment includes UK and Europe Soft Flooring; UK and Europe Ceramic Tiles; flooring products in Australia and North America. It generates maximum revenue from the UK and Europe Soft Flooring segment. The UK and Europe Soft Flooring segment comprises legal entities in the UK, Republic of Ireland, the Netherlands, and Belgium, whose operations involve the manufacture and distribution of carpets, flooring underlay, artificial grass, LVT, and associated accessories. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and the rest from the United States, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Australia, and other countries.
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