Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0RD3'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.52 Med: 7.82 Max: 12.27
Current: 10.43
LTS:0RD3's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 53.91% of 115
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 8.98
vs LTS:0RD3: 10.43
Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS (LTS:0RD3) 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.
Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS 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.
LTS:0RD3 vs KO, PEP, MNST: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS'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.
Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS Operating Margin % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS's Operating Margin % falls into.
Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS 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.
Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS'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.
Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS (LTS:0RD3) has a Operating Margin % of -1.18% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS and its competitors. Over the past decade, Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.52 to 12.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS ranks #53 out of 115 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 46.1%.
Is Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS's Operating Margin % too high?
Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS's current Operating Margin % is -1.18%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.52 to a high of 12.27. Based on the distribution chart, Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS ranks #53 out of 115 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS's Operating Margin % compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS ranks #53 out of 115 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.98. Historically, Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.52 to 12.27 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Operating Margin % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 8.98, based on 115 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 Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS's current Operating Margin % is -1.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS stock overvalued right now?
Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS (LTS:0RD3) has a current Operating Margin % of -1.18%. The stock's GF Value™ is Kč255.31, compared to a current price of Kč319.62 — trading 25.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -1.18%. Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 5 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 Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS (LTS:0RD3), the current Operating Margin % is -1.18% 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 Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS (LTS:0RD3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of Kč319.62 is trading 25.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of Kč255.31.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0RD3:
Operating Margin %: -1.18%
GF Value™: Kč255.31 vs. price of Kč319.62 (25.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0RD3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kofola CeskoSlovensko AS is a non-alcoholic beverage producer and distributor. The product lines offered by the company are Carbonated beverages, Non-carbonated beverages, Waters, Syrups, Fresh Bars and Salads, and Others. The company's segments include: Czecho Slovakia, Adriatic, Fresh & Herbs, and Beers & Ciders. It generates the majority of the sales revenue from the CzechoSlovakia segment. The key brands of the company include Kofola, Vinea and Hoop cola, Radenska, Studenac and Rajec, Jupi and Paola, Jupik, Semtex, and UGO. The group operates in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Slovenia, Croatia, and other countries, of which key revenue is derived from the Czech Republic.
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