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Acadia Healthcare CoMEX:ACHC 42 Operating Margin % is 10.14% as of Jun. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 16.30. GuruFocus rates MEX:ACHC with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN660.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks better than 69.43% on this metric.
Acadia Healthcare Co Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acadia Healthcare Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ACHC'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.06 Med: 16.3 Max: 17.92
Current: 10.06
MEX:ACHC's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 69.43% of 664
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 5.175
vs MEX:ACHC: 10.06
Acadia Healthcare Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -6.30% per year.
Acadia Healthcare Co (MEX:ACHC) 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.
Acadia Healthcare Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Acadia Healthcare Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acadia Healthcare Co'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.
MEX:ACHC vs OPCH, NHC, BKD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Acadia Healthcare Co'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.
Acadia Healthcare Co Operating Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Acadia Healthcare Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acadia Healthcare Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Acadia Healthcare Co 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.
Acadia Healthcare Co'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.
Acadia Healthcare Co (MEX:ACHC) has a Operating Margin % of 10.14% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Acadia Healthcare Co and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 16.30. Over the past decade, Acadia Healthcare Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.06 to 17.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks #203 out of 664 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Acadia Healthcare Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Acadia Healthcare Co's current Operating Margin % of 10.14% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 16.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.06 to a high of 17.92. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Operating Margin % is 5.18. Acadia Healthcare Co's value of 10.14% is 95.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks #203 out of 664 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Acadia Healthcare Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acadia Healthcare Co's Operating Margin % compare to OPCH and NHC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks #203 out of 664 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Acadia Healthcare Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.18. Acadia Healthcare Co's value of 10.14% is 95.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Acadia Healthcare Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.06 to 17.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.30 vs. the industry median of 5.18, Acadia Healthcare Co 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 5.18, based on 664 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. Acadia Healthcare Co's current Operating Margin % of 10.14% is 95.9% 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 Acadia Healthcare Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acadia Healthcare Co's current Operating Margin % is 10.14%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 16.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acadia Healthcare Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadia Healthcare Co (MEX:ACHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN660.14, compared to a current price of MXN480.58 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 10.14%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 16.30 and 95.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 5.18. Acadia Healthcare Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 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 Acadia Healthcare Co (MEX:ACHC), the current Operating Margin % is 10.14% as of Jun. 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 Acadia Healthcare Co (MEX:ACHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadia Healthcare Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN480.58 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN660.14.
GuruFocus considers Acadia Healthcare Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ACHC:
Operating Margin %: 10.14% (38% below median its 10-year median of 16.30)
GF Value™: MXN660.14 vs. price of MXN480.58 (27.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#203 of 664)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ACHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acadia Healthcare Co Inc acquires and develops behavioral healthcare facilities. Its facilities and services are classified into the following categories: acute inpatient psychiatric facilities; specialty treatment facilities; CTCs; and residential treatment centers. In which Acute inpatient psychiatric facilities contribute the majority of revenue in the United States. The Company has one reportable segment, behavioral healthcare services. The behavioral healthcare services segment provides inpatient and outpatient behavioral healthcare services.
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