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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.
Acquazzurra SpA Operating Margin % Related Terms
Acquazzurra SpA Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acquazzurra SpA'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.
MIL:ACQ vs APP, TTD, OMC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Acquazzurra SpA'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.
Acquazzurra SpA Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Acquazzurra SpA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acquazzurra SpA'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.
Acquazzurra SpA'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.
Acquazzurra SpA (MIL:ACQ) has a Operating Margin % of -15.19% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Acquazzurra SpA and its competitors.
Is Acquazzurra SpA's Operating Margin % too high?
Acquazzurra SpA's current Operating Margin % is -15.19%. Overall, Acquazzurra SpA has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acquazzurra SpA's Operating Margin % compare to APP and TTD?
Acquazzurra SpA's Operating Margin % of -15.19% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.74. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.74, based on 1,009 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 Acquazzurra SpA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acquazzurra SpA's current Operating Margin % is -15.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acquazzurra SpA stock overvalued right now?
Acquazzurra SpA (MIL:ACQ) has a current Operating Margin % of -15.19%. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.19, compared to a current price of €10.50 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -15.19%. Acquazzurra SpA's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Acquazzurra SpA (MIL:ACQ), the current Operating Margin % is -15.19% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Acquazzurra SpA (MIL:ACQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acquazzurra SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €10.50 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.19.
Key valuation signals for MIL:ACQ:
Operating Margin %: -15.19%
GF Value™: €12.19 vs. price of €10.50 (13.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:ACQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acquazzurra SpA operates as an advertising agency engaged in providing barter advertising and public relations consulting services. It sells advertising spaces in exchange for the advertiser's goods which are sold at retail, both through its point of sale and through the e-commerce channel and wholesale. It derives maximum revenue from sale of advertising spaces through mass media, and the rest from the sale of goods received from advertisers. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Italy followed by other parts of the European Union, and other regions.
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