Mr Price GroupMRPLY -1.26%84 Operating Margin % is 14.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 14.69. GuruFocus rates MRPLY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Mr Price Group ranks better than 85.11% on this metric.
Mr Price Group (OTCPK:MRPLY) 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.
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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.
Mr Price Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Mr Price Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mr Price Group'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.
MRPLY vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Mr Price Group'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.
Mr Price Group Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mr Price Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mr Price Group'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.
Mr Price Group's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Mr Price Group (MRPLY) has a Operating Margin % of 14.79% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Mr Price Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.69. Over the past decade, Mr Price Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.95 to 16.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Mr Price Group ranks #168 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Mr Price Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Mr Price Group's current Operating Margin % of 14.79% is near median its 10-year median of 14.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.95 to a high of 16.36. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Mr Price Group's value of 14.79% is 278.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mr Price Group ranks #168 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mr Price Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mr Price Group's Operating Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Mr Price Group ranks #168 out of 1128 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Mr Price Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Mr Price Group's value of 14.79% is 278.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Mr Price Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.95 to 16.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.69 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Mr Price Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.91, based on 1,128 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. Mr Price Group's current Operating Margin % of 14.79% is 278.7% 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 Mr Price Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mr Price Group's current Operating Margin % is 14.79%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mr Price Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mr Price Group (MRPLY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.08, compared to a current price of $10.19 — trading 22.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.79%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.69 and 278.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.91. Mr Price Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Mr Price Group (MRPLY), the current Operating Margin % is 14.79% 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 Mr Price Group (MRPLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mr Price Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.19 is trading 22.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.08.
GuruFocus considers Mr Price Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MRPLY:
Operating Margin %: 14.79% (near median its 10-year median of 14.69)
GF Value™: $13.08 vs. price of $10.19 (22.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 278.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#168 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MRPLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mr Price Group Ltd is a retailer that sells proprietary-branded apparel and home goods through more than a thousand stores and online channels. It operates almost exclusively in Africa, with the vast majority of sales coming from South Africa. The company's segment involves: Apparel segment; Homeware segment; Financial Services segment; Telecoms segment; and Central Services segment. It derives maximum revenue from Apparel Segment.
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