Poligrafici Printing SpAMIL:POPR 42 Operating Margin % is 1.78% as of Dec. 2025, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 10.84. GuruFocus rates MIL:POPR with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,016 Media - Diversified companies, Poligrafici Printing SpA ranks better than 71.85% on this metric.
Poligrafici Printing SpA operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Poligrafici Printing SpA's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:POPR'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.03 Med: 10.84 Max: 16.99
Current: 8.86
MIL:POPR's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 71.85% of 1016
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.47
vs MIL:POPR: 8.86
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.
Poligrafici Printing SpA Operating Margin % Related Terms
Poligrafici Printing 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:POPR vs NYT, WLY: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Poligrafici Printing 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.
Poligrafici Printing SpA Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Poligrafici Printing SpA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Poligrafici Printing 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.
Poligrafici Printing 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.
Poligrafici Printing SpA (MIL:POPR) has a Operating Margin % of 1.78% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Poligrafici Printing SpA and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 10.84. Over the past decade, Poligrafici Printing SpA's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.03 to 16.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Poligrafici Printing SpA ranks #286 out of 1016 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is Poligrafici Printing SpA's Operating Margin % too high?
Poligrafici Printing SpA's current Operating Margin % of 1.78% is 84% below median its 10-year median of 10.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.03 to a high of 16.99. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.47. Poligrafici Printing SpA's value of 1.78% is 27.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Poligrafici Printing SpA ranks #286 out of 1016 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Poligrafici Printing SpA has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Poligrafici Printing SpA's Operating Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Poligrafici Printing SpA ranks #286 out of 1016 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Poligrafici Printing SpA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.47. Poligrafici Printing SpA's value of 1.78% is 27.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Poligrafici Printing SpA's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.03 to 16.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.84 vs. the industry median of 2.47, Poligrafici Printing 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.47, based on 1,016 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. Poligrafici Printing SpA's current Operating Margin % of 1.78% is 27.9% 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 Poligrafici Printing SpA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Poligrafici Printing SpA's current Operating Margin % is 1.78%, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 10.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Poligrafici Printing SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poligrafici Printing SpA (MIL:POPR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.29, compared to a current price of €0.47 — trading 62.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.78%, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 10.84 and 27.9% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.47. Poligrafici Printing SpA's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 6 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 Poligrafici Printing SpA (MIL:POPR), the current Operating Margin % is 1.78% 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 Poligrafici Printing SpA (MIL:POPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poligrafici Printing SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.47 is trading 62.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.29.
GuruFocus considers Poligrafici Printing SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:POPR:
Operating Margin %: 1.78% (84% below median its 10-year median of 10.84)
GF Value™: €0.29 vs. price of €0.47 (62.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.9% below the Media - Diversified median (#286 of 1016)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:POPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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