HORNBACH Baumarkt AGLTS:0ENN 69 Operating Margin % is 4.00% as of Feb. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 3.47. GuruFocus rates LTS:0ENN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €59.04. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG ranks better than 50.8% on this metric.
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG (LTS:0ENN) 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.
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HORNBACH Baumarkt AG'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.
LTS:0ENN vs HD, LOW, FND: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG'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.
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's Operating Margin % falls into.
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG 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.
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 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.
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG (LTS:0ENN) has a Operating Margin % of 4.00% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on HORNBACH Baumarkt AG and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 3.47. Over the past decade, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.50 to 5.59. According to the industry distribution chart, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG ranks #555 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's Operating Margin % too high?
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's current Operating Margin % of 4.00% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 3.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.50 to a high of 5.59. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's value of 4.00% is 2.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG ranks #555 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's Operating Margin % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG ranks #555 out of 1128 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts HORNBACH Baumarkt AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's value of 4.00% is 2.4% above this benchmark. Historically, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.50 to 5.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.47 vs. the industry median of 3.91, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG 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 1,128 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. HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's current Operating Margin % of 4.00% is 2.4% 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 HORNBACH Baumarkt AG 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. HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's current Operating Margin % is 4.00%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 3.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HORNBACH Baumarkt AG stock overvalued right now?
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG (LTS:0ENN) has a current Operating Margin % of 4.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is €59.04, compared to a current price of €64.50 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.00%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 3.47 and 2.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.91. HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 HORNBACH Baumarkt AG (LTS:0ENN), the current Operating Margin % is 4.00% as of Feb. 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 HORNBACH Baumarkt AG (LTS:0ENN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €64.50 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €59.04.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0ENN:
Operating Margin %: 4.00% (15% above median its 10-year median of 3.47)
GF Value™: €59.04 vs. price of €64.50 (9.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#555 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0ENN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG is a German company that operates megastores and offers do-it-yourself (DIY), home improvement, and gardening products. The company also operates in other European countries, including Austria, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Romania. The company conducts its activities through its Retail and Real estate segments. The Retail segment operates DIY megastores and garden centers, while the Real estate segment focuses on retail properties. The stores' product range includes hardware/electrical, paint/wallpaper/flooring, construction materials, sanitary tiles, and garden products. The majority of the company's sales are derived from its retail segment.
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