Public PowerLTS:0MC5 71 Operating Margin % is 12.79% as of Dec. 2025, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 6.76. GuruFocus rates LTS:0MC5 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Public Power ranks better than 53.96% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Public Power's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €647 Mil. Public Power's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €5,055 Mil. Therefore, Public Power's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.79%.
Good Sign:
Public Power Corp SA operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Public Power's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0MC5'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.53 Med: 6.76 Max: 15.85
Current: 15.06
LTS:0MC5's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 53.96% of 417
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 13.27
vs LTS:0MC5: 15.06
Public Power's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 35.20% per year.
Public Power's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €647 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,461 Mil.
Public Power (LTS:0MC5) 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.
Public Power Operating Margin % Related Terms
Public Power Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Public Power'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.
Public Power Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Public Power'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.
Public Power Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Public Power's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Public Power'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.
Public Power'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.
Public Power (LTS:0MC5) has a Operating Margin % of 12.79% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Public Power and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 6.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Public Power ranks #192 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is Public Power's Operating Margin % too high?
Public Power's current Operating Margin % of 12.79% is 89% above median its 10-year median of 6.76. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Operating Margin % is 13.27. Public Power's value of 12.79% is 3.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Public Power ranks #192 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Public Power has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Power's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Public Power ranks #192 out of 417 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Public Power in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.27. Public Power's value of 12.79% is 3.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.76 vs. the industry median of 13.27, Public Power 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 13.27, based on 417 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. Public Power's current Operating Margin % of 12.79% is 3.6% 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 Public Power and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Public Power's current Operating Margin % is 12.79%, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 6.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Power (LTS:0MC5) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.91, compared to a current price of €2.27 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.79%, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 6.76 and 3.6% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 13.27. Public Power's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 10 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 Public Power (LTS:0MC5), the current Operating Margin % is 12.79% 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 Public Power (LTS:0MC5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Power stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.27 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.91.
GuruFocus considers Public Power to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0MC5:
Operating Margin %: 12.79% (89% above median its 10-year median of 6.76)
GF Value™: €1.91 vs. price of €2.27 (18.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.6% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#192 of 417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0MC5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Public Power Corp SA is a public electric utility company with the Hellenic Republic as its main shareholder. The company is involved in generating, transmitting, and distributing electric energy. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates a variety of power plants, including natural gas, coal, hydroelectric, wind, and solar plants. PPC majorly generates electricity from its thermal energy facilities. The company is divided into segments including Production/Supply, which includes production from lignite, oil, natural gas, and renewable energy sources, as well as lignite mining in support of production and supply activities in Greece and Romania. Other segments include the Distribution network and others.
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