BicLTS:0MGP +0.87%71 Operating Margin % is 12.49% as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 14.85. GuruFocus rates LTS:0MGP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €56.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Bic ranks better than 79.5% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Bic's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €127 Mil. Bic's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,013 Mil. Therefore, Bic's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.49%.
Warning Sign:
Bic operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bic's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0MGP'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.79 Med: 14.85 Max: 20.14
Current: 12.79
LTS:0MGP's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 79.5% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs LTS:0MGP: 12.79
Bic's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -1.80% per year.
Bic's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €127 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €267 Mil.
Bic (LTS:0MGP) 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.
Bic Operating Margin % Related Terms
Bic Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bic'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:0MGP vs PG, CL, KVUE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Bic'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.
Bic Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bic's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bic'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.
Bic'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.
Bic (LTS:0MGP) has a Operating Margin % of 12.49% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Bic and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 14.85. Over the past decade, Bic's Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.79 to 20.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Bic ranks #400 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Bic's Operating Margin % too high?
Bic's current Operating Margin % of 12.49% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 14.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.79 to a high of 20.14. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Bic's value of 12.49% is 137.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bic ranks #400 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bic has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bic's Operating Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Bic ranks #400 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Bic in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Bic's value of 12.49% is 137.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Bic's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.79 to 20.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.85 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Bic 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 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. Bic's current Operating Margin % of 12.49% is 137.5% 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 Bic and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bic's current Operating Margin % is 12.49%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 14.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bic (LTS:0MGP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €56.43, compared to a current price of €57.65 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.49%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 14.85 and 137.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Bic's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Bic (LTS:0MGP), the current Operating Margin % is 12.49% 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 Bic (LTS:0MGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €57.65 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €56.43.
GuruFocus considers Bic to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0MGP:
Operating Margin %: 12.49% (16% below median its 10-year median of 14.85)
GF Value™: €56.43 vs. price of €57.65 (2.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 137.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#400 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0MGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bic manufactures and markets writing instruments lighters shavers advertising and promotional products in France and globally. The company offers its products through various channels stationery stores office supplies companies convenience stores distributors wholesalers cash, and e-commerce. Its products include BIC 3, BIC Comfort 3, BIC Flex range BIC Flex Hybrid range BIC Pure 3 Lady BIC Soleil and Others. The company generates majority of the market is in North America followed by Europe and the developing markets of the Middle East Africa, and Asia.
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