Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy (LTS:0OII) 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.
Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy Operating Margin % Related Terms
Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy Operating Margin % Chart
LTS:0OII vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy'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.
Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy Operating Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy's Operating Margin % falls into.
Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy 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.
* 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.
Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy (LTS:0OII) has a Operating Margin % of 5.06% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 7.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy ranks #210 out of 251 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy's Operating Margin % too high?
Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy's current Operating Margin % of 5.06% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 7.07. The Agriculture industry median Operating Margin % is 6.76. Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy's value of 5.06% is 25.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy ranks #210 out of 251 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy's Operating Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy ranks #210 out of 251 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.76. Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy's value of 5.06% is 25.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.07 vs. the industry median of 6.76, Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy 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 Agriculture company?
The median Operating Margin % among Agriculture companies is 6.76, based on 251 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. Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy's current Operating Margin % of 5.06% is 25.1% 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 Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy's current Operating Margin % is 5.06%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 7.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy stock overvalued right now?
Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy (LTS:0OII) has a current Operating Margin % of 5.06%. The stock's GF Value™ is zł246.07, compared to a current price of zł248.00 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.06%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 7.07 and 25.1% below the Agriculture industry median of 6.76. Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy (LTS:0OII), the current Operating Margin % is 5.06% as of Mar. 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 Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy (LTS:0OII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł248.00 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł246.07.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0OII:
Operating Margin %: 5.06% (28% below median its 10-year median of 7.07)
GF Value™: zł246.07 vs. price of zł248.00 (0.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.1% below the Agriculture median (#210 of 251)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0OII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy Business Description
Grupa Azoty Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy SA is a manufacturer and supplier of mineral fertilizers, basic chemicals and also involved in the procurement of raw materials and consumables. The company's segment includes Agro; Plastics; Energy and Other Activities. It generates maximum revenue from the Agro segment. The Agro Segment comprises the manufacturing of ammonia and products derived from the processing of ammonia, in particular urea and its solutions, including urea-ammonium nitrate solution, melamine, nitric acid, ammonium nitrate, technical gases, hydrogen peroxide, as well as phosphorus, potassium and blended fertilizers.
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