JBS NVMEX:JBSN 80 Operating Margin % is 2.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 5.58. GuruFocus rates MEX:JBSN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN332.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, JBS NV ranks worse than 55.15% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. JBS NV's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN8,959 Mil. JBS NV's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN389,662 Mil. Therefore, JBS NV's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.30%.
Warning Sign:
JBS NV operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -14.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for JBS NV's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:JBSN'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67 Med: 5.58 Max: 10.36
Current: 4.34
MEX:JBSN's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 55.15% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs MEX:JBSN: 4.34
JBS NV's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -14.10% per year.
JBS NV's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN8,959 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN70,947 Mil.
JBS NV (MEX:JBSN) 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.
JBS NV Operating Margin % Related Terms
JBS NV Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JBS NV'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:JBSN vs HRL, MKC, SJM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, JBS NV'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.
JBS NV Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, JBS NV's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JBS NV'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.
JBS NV'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.
JBS NV (MEX:JBSN) has a Operating Margin % of 2.30% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on JBS NV and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 5.58. Over the past decade, JBS NV's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.67 to 10.36. According to the industry distribution chart, JBS NV ranks #1076 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is JBS NV's Operating Margin % too high?
JBS NV's current Operating Margin % of 2.30% is 59% below median its 10-year median of 5.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 10.36. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. JBS NV's value of 2.30% is 56.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JBS NV ranks #1076 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JBS NV has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JBS NV's Operating Margin % compare to HRL and MKC?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, JBS NV ranks #1076 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places JBS NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. JBS NV's value of 2.30% is 56.3% below this benchmark. Historically, JBS NV's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.67 to 10.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.58 vs. the industry median of 5.26, JBS NV 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 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. JBS NV's current Operating Margin % of 2.30% is 56.3% 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 JBS NV and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JBS NV's current Operating Margin % is 2.30%, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 5.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JBS NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBS NV (MEX:JBSN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN332.10, compared to a current price of MXN225.28 — trading 32.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.30%, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 5.58 and 56.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. JBS NV's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 JBS NV (MEX:JBSN), the current Operating Margin % is 2.30% 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 JBS NV (MEX:JBSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBS NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN225.28 is trading 32.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN332.10.
GuruFocus considers JBS NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:JBSN:
Operating Margin %: 2.30% (59% below median its 10-year median of 5.58)
GF Value™: MXN332.10 vs. price of MXN225.28 (32.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1076 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:JBSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JBS NV is a protein food company, selling protein products, which include fresh and frozen cuts of beef, pork, lamb, fish, whole chickens, and chicken parts, to retailers, and foodservice companies. The food products are marketed under different brands such as Swift, Just Bare, Pilgrim's Pride, Sunnyvalley, Reserva Friboi, Great Southern, etc., globally. The company's reportable segments are Beef North America, which generates maximum revenue, Brazil, Seara, Pork USA, Pilgrim's Pride, Australia, and Others. Geographically, it derives majority of its revenue from United States of America.
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