Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpAMIL:CLI +0.73%74 Operating Margin % is 4.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 176% above its 10-year median of 1.57. GuruFocus rates MIL:CLI with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA ranks worse than 64.02% on this metric.
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:CLI'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.36 Med: 1.57 Max: 4.5
Current: 2.88
MIL:CLI's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 64.02% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs MIL:CLI: 2.88
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA (MIL:CLI) 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.
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA Operating Margin % Related Terms
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA 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.
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA Operating Margin % Chart
MIL:CLI vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Centrale del Latte d'Italia 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.
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's Operating Margin % falls into.
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA 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.
* 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.
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA (MIL:CLI) has a Operating Margin % of 4.33% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA and its competitors. This is 176% above median its historical median of 1.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA ranks #1249 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 64%.
Is Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's Operating Margin % too high?
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's current Operating Margin % of 4.33% is 176% above median its 10-year median of 1.57. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's value of 4.33% is 17.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA ranks #1249 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA ranks #1249 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's value of 4.33% is 17.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.57 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA 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. Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's current Operating Margin % of 4.33% is 17.7% 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 Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA 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. Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's current Operating Margin % is 4.33%, which is 176% above median its own 10-year median of 1.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA (MIL:CLI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.06, compared to a current price of €4.14 — trading 35.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.33%, which is 176% above median its 10-year median of 1.57 and 17.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA (MIL:CLI), the current Operating Margin % is 4.33% 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 Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA (MIL:CLI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.14 is trading 35.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.06.
GuruFocus considers Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:CLI:
Operating Margin %: 4.33% (176% above median its 10-year median of 1.57)
GF Value™: €3.06 vs. price of €4.14 (35.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1249 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:CLI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA Business Description
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA is engaged in processing, transforming, and selling milk and dairy products, fresh vegetables, and packaged products. The business company operates in segments that include Milk Products, Dairy Products, and Other Activities. The Milk segment generates maximum revenue for the company. Geographically, the company operates in Italy, Germany, and Other Countries, and the majority of its revenues are generated from Italy.
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