Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Virgin Galactic Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1SPCE'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -115665.55 Med: -8729.02 Max: -5352.89
Current: -20037.18
MIL:1SPCE's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 99.71% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 7.75
vs MIL:1SPCE: -20037.18
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.
Virgin Galactic Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Virgin Galactic Holdings 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.
MIL:1SPCE vs PKE, RGR, SWBI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Virgin Galactic Holdings'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.
Virgin Galactic Holdings Operating Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Virgin Galactic Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Virgin Galactic Holdings'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.
Virgin Galactic Holdings'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.
What does a Operating Margin % of -28,947.45% mean?
Virgin Galactic Holdings (MIL:1SPCE) has a Operating Margin % of -28,947.45% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Virgin Galactic Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Virgin Galactic Holdings ranks #346 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 99.7%.
Is Virgin Galactic Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Virgin Galactic Holdings' current Operating Margin % is -28,947.45%. Based on the distribution chart, Virgin Galactic Holdings ranks #346 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Virgin Galactic Holdings has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virgin Galactic Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to PKE and RGR?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Virgin Galactic Holdings ranks #346 out of 347 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Virgin Galactic Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.75. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Operating Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 7.75, based on 347 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. 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Virgin Galactic Holdings's current Operating Margin % is -28,947.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virgin Galactic Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virgin Galactic Holdings (MIL:1SPCE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.74, compared to a current price of €2.52 — trading 32.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -28,947.45%. Virgin Galactic Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings (MIL:1SPCE), the current Operating Margin % is -28,947.45% 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings (MIL:1SPCE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virgin Galactic Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.52 is trading 32.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.74.
GuruFocus considers Virgin Galactic Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1SPCE:
Operating Margin %: -28,947.45%
GF Value™: €3.74 vs. price of €2.52 (32.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1SPCE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc is a United States-based vertically integrated aerospace company pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals & researchers, and it also manufactures air and space vehicles. Using technologies, the company is developing a spaceflight system designed to offer its customers a multi-day and transformative experience. This culminates in a spaceflight that includes views of Earth from space and several minutes of weightlessness that will launch from Spaceport America, New Mexico.
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