Garofalo Health Care SpAMIL:GHC +0.77%86 Operating Margin % is 12.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 11.80. GuruFocus rates MIL:GHC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 668 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Garofalo Health Care SpA ranks better than 72.9% on this metric.
Garofalo Health Care SpA operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Garofalo Health Care SpA's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:GHC'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.27 Med: 11.8 Max: 14.07
Current: 11.04
MIL:GHC's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 72.9% of 668
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 4.845
vs MIL:GHC: 11.04
Garofalo Health Care SpA (MIL:GHC) 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.
Garofalo Health Care SpA Operating Margin % Related Terms
Garofalo Health Care 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.
MIL:GHC vs HCA, THC, DVA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Garofalo Health Care 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.
Garofalo Health Care SpA Operating Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Garofalo Health Care SpA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Garofalo Health Care SpA's Operating Margin % falls into.
Garofalo Health Care 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.
Garofalo Health Care 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.
Garofalo Health Care SpA (MIL:GHC) has a Operating Margin % of 12.16% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Garofalo Health Care SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.80. Over the past decade, Garofalo Health Care SpA's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.27 to 14.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Garofalo Health Care SpA ranks #181 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Garofalo Health Care SpA's Operating Margin % too high?
Garofalo Health Care SpA's current Operating Margin % of 12.16% is near median its 10-year median of 11.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.27 to a high of 14.07. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Operating Margin % is 4.85. Garofalo Health Care SpA's value of 12.16% is 151% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Garofalo Health Care SpA ranks #181 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Garofalo Health Care SpA has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Garofalo Health Care SpA's Operating Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Garofalo Health Care SpA ranks #181 out of 668 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Garofalo Health Care SpA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.85. Garofalo Health Care SpA's value of 12.16% is 151% above this benchmark. Historically, Garofalo Health Care SpA's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.27 to 14.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.80 vs. the industry median of 4.85, Garofalo Health Care SpA has consistently been above 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 4.85, based on 668 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. Garofalo Health Care SpA's current Operating Margin % of 12.16% is 151% above 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 Garofalo Health Care SpA and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Garofalo Health Care SpA's current Operating Margin % is 12.16%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Garofalo Health Care SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Garofalo Health Care SpA (MIL:GHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.06, compared to a current price of €5.26 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.16%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.80 and 151% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 4.85. Garofalo Health Care SpA's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Garofalo Health Care SpA (MIL:GHC), the current Operating Margin % is 12.16% 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 Garofalo Health Care SpA (MIL:GHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Garofalo Health Care SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.26 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.06.
GuruFocus considers Garofalo Health Care SpA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:GHC:
Operating Margin %: 12.16% (near median its 10-year median of 11.80)
GF Value™: €6.06 vs. price of €5.26 (13.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 151% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#181 of 668)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:GHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Garofalo Health Care SpA is an Italian accredited private healthcare provider offering a comprehensive range of services across various areas of healthcare through diversified specialties, supported by the use of technologies and qualified personnel. The Group mainly operates in regions of northern and central Italy, which have been selected based on their attractiveness in terms of per capita healthcare spending, above-average per capita income, and well-developed internal transport infrastructure.
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