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Vir Biotechnology (MEX:VIR) 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.
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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.
Vir Biotechnology Operating Margin % Related Terms
Vir Biotechnology Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vir Biotechnology'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:VIR vs AVBP, XNCR, SEPN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Vir Biotechnology'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.
Vir Biotechnology Operating Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Vir Biotechnology's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vir Biotechnology'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.
Vir Biotechnology'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.
Vir Biotechnology (MEX:VIR) has a Operating Margin % of 30.75% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Vir Biotechnology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vir Biotechnology ranks #482 out of 942 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Vir Biotechnology's Operating Margin % too high?
Vir Biotechnology's current Operating Margin % is 30.75%. Based on the distribution chart, Vir Biotechnology ranks #482 out of 942 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vir Biotechnology has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vir Biotechnology's Operating Margin % compare to AVBP and XNCR?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Vir Biotechnology ranks #482 out of 942 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Vir Biotechnology in the lower half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Operating Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Vir Biotechnology and its competitors. Vir Biotechnology's current Operating Margin % is 30.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vir Biotechnology stock overvalued right now?
Vir Biotechnology (MEX:VIR) has a current Operating Margin % of 30.75%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN764.28, compared to a current price of MXN170.00 — trading 77.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 30.75%. Vir Biotechnology's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Vir Biotechnology (MEX:VIR), the current Operating Margin % is 30.75% 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 Vir Biotechnology (MEX:VIR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vir Biotechnology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN170.00 is trading 77.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN764.28.
Key valuation signals for MEX:VIR:
Operating Margin %: 30.75%
GF Value™: MXN764.28 vs. price of MXN170.00 (77.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:VIR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vir Biotechnology Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. The company uses its capabilities in antibody discovery and engineering, coupled with its proprietary AI engine dAIsY system, and the PRO-XTEN masking platform, to quickly and effectively discover and optimize potential new medicines. Its clinical development pipeline consists of investigational therapies like Tobevibart + elebsiran targeting the hepatitis delta virus (HDV), preclinical antibody candidates targeting HIV, and VIR-5500, VIR-5818, VIR-5525, and 7 PRO-XTEN programs targeting multiple solid tumors. Currently, the company generates revenue mainly by issuing license rights and through grants.
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