Lewis GroupLWSGF 95 Operating Margin % is 28.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 23.54. GuruFocus rates LWSGF with a GF Score™ of 95/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lewis Group ranks better than 97.52% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Lewis Group's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $93.31 Mil. Lewis Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $326.85 Mil. Therefore, Lewis Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.55%.
Good Sign:
Lewis Group Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lewis Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LWSGF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.16 Med: 23.54 Max: 28.66
Current: 26.03
LWSGF's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 97.52% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs LWSGF: 26.03
Lewis Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.
Lewis Group's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $93.31 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $157.77 Mil.
Lewis Group (OTCPK:LWSGF) 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.
Lewis Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Lewis Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lewis Group'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.
LWSGF vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Lewis Group'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.
Lewis Group Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lewis Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lewis Group'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.
Lewis Group's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Lewis Group (LWSGF) has a Operating Margin % of 28.55% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lewis Group and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 23.54. Over the past decade, Lewis Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 19.16 to 28.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #28 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 2.5%.
Is Lewis Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Lewis Group's current Operating Margin % of 28.55% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 23.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.16 to a high of 28.66. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Lewis Group's value of 28.55% is 631.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #28 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's Operating Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #28 out of 1128 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Lewis Group in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Lewis Group's value of 28.55% is 631.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Lewis Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 19.16 to 28.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.54 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Lewis Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.91, based on 1,128 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. Lewis Group's current Operating Margin % of 28.55% is 631.1% 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 Lewis Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lewis Group's current Operating Margin % is 28.55%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 23.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Lewis Group (LWSGF) has a current Operating Margin % of 28.55%. The current Operating Margin % is 28.55%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 23.54 and 631.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.91. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Lewis Group (LWSGF), the current Operating Margin % is 28.55% 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.
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.
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