Lucky Strike EntertainmentLUCK -0.65%70 Operating Margin % is 19.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 12.42. GuruFocus rates LUCK with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 844 Travel & Leisure companies, Lucky Strike Entertainment ranks better than 63.03% on this metric.
Lucky Strike Entertainment (NYSE:LUCK) 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.
Lucky Strike Entertainment Operating Margin % Related Terms
Lucky Strike Entertainment 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.
Lucky Strike Entertainment Operating Margin % Chart
LUCK vs TRON, JOUT, PRKS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, Lucky Strike Entertainment'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.
Lucky Strike Entertainment Operating Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lucky Strike Entertainment's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lucky Strike Entertainment's Operating Margin % falls into.
Lucky Strike Entertainment 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.
Lucky Strike Entertainment's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Lucky Strike Entertainment (LUCK) has a Operating Margin % of 19.62% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lucky Strike Entertainment and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 12.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Lucky Strike Entertainment ranks #312 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is Lucky Strike Entertainment's Operating Margin % too high?
Lucky Strike Entertainment's current Operating Margin % of 19.62% is 58% above median its 10-year median of 12.42. The Travel & Leisure industry median Operating Margin % is 8.14. Lucky Strike Entertainment's value of 19.62% is 141.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lucky Strike Entertainment ranks #312 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lucky Strike Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lucky Strike Entertainment's Operating Margin % compare to TRON and JOUT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Lucky Strike Entertainment ranks #312 out of 844 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Lucky Strike Entertainment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.14. Lucky Strike Entertainment's value of 19.62% is 141.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.42 vs. the industry median of 8.14, Lucky Strike Entertainment 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Operating Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 8.14, based on 844 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. Lucky Strike Entertainment's current Operating Margin % of 19.62% is 141.2% 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 Lucky Strike Entertainment and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lucky Strike Entertainment's current Operating Margin % is 19.62%, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 12.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lucky Strike Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucky Strike Entertainment (LUCK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.59, compared to a current price of $7.65 — trading 43.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 19.62%, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 12.42 and 141.2% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 8.14. Lucky Strike Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Lucky Strike Entertainment (LUCK), the current Operating Margin % is 19.62% 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 Lucky Strike Entertainment (LUCK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucky Strike Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.65 is trading 43.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.59.
GuruFocus considers Lucky Strike Entertainment to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LUCK:
Operating Margin %: 19.62% (58% above median its 10-year median of 12.42)
GF Value™: $13.59 vs. price of $7.65 (43.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 141.2% above the Travel & Leisure median (#312 of 844)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUCK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lucky Strike Entertainment Corp is an operator of location-based entertainment. Across several locations in North America, the company provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers (FECs). It operates traditional bowling locations and more upscale entertainment concepts with lounge seating, arcades, enhanced food and beverage offerings, and more robust customer service for individuals and group events, as well as hosting and overseeing professional and non-professional bowling tournaments and related broadcasting.
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