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SMN Power HoldingOGMUS:SMNP 46 Operating Margin % is 8.65% as of Dec. 2024, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 21.08. GuruFocus rates MUS:SMNP with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ع0.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 419 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, SMN Power HoldingOG ranks worse than 56.32% on this metric.
SMN Power Holding SAOG operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SMN Power HoldingOG's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MUS:SMNP'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.65 Med: 21.08 Max: 26.65
Current: 8.65
MUS:SMNP's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 56.32% of 419
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 13.47
vs MUS:SMNP: 8.65
SMN Power HoldingOG's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -8.10% per year.
SMN Power HoldingOG (MUS:SMNP) 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.
SMN Power HoldingOG Operating Margin % Related Terms
SMN Power HoldingOG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SMN Power HoldingOG'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.
MUS:SMNP vs CEG, VST, NRG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, SMN Power HoldingOG'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.
SMN Power HoldingOG Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, SMN Power HoldingOG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SMN Power HoldingOG's Operating Margin % falls into.
SMN Power HoldingOG 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.
SMN Power HoldingOG's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
SMN Power HoldingOG (MUS:SMNP) has a Operating Margin % of 8.65% as of Dec. 2024. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on SMN Power HoldingOG and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 21.08. Over the past decade, SMN Power HoldingOG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.65 to 26.65. According to the industry distribution chart, SMN Power HoldingOG ranks #236 out of 419 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 56.3%.
Is SMN Power HoldingOG's Operating Margin % too high?
SMN Power HoldingOG's current Operating Margin % of 8.65% is 59% below median its 10-year median of 21.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.65 to a high of 26.65. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Operating Margin % is 13.47. SMN Power HoldingOG's value of 8.65% is 35.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SMN Power HoldingOG ranks #236 out of 419 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SMN Power HoldingOG has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMN Power HoldingOG's Operating Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, SMN Power HoldingOG ranks #236 out of 419 companies for Operating Margin %. This places SMN Power HoldingOG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.47. SMN Power HoldingOG's value of 8.65% is 35.8% below this benchmark. Historically, SMN Power HoldingOG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.65 to 26.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.08 vs. the industry median of 13.47, SMN Power HoldingOG 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 13.47, based on 419 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. SMN Power HoldingOG's current Operating Margin % of 8.65% is 35.8% 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 SMN Power HoldingOG and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SMN Power HoldingOG's current Operating Margin % is 8.65%, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 21.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMN Power HoldingOG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMN Power HoldingOG (MUS:SMNP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ع0.10, compared to a current price of ر.ع0.20 — trading 97% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.65%, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 21.08 and 35.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 13.47. SMN Power HoldingOG's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 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 SMN Power HoldingOG (MUS:SMNP), the current Operating Margin % is 8.65% as of Dec. 2024. 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 SMN Power HoldingOG (MUS:SMNP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMN Power HoldingOG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ر.ع0.20 is trading 97% above its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ع0.10.
GuruFocus considers SMN Power HoldingOG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MUS:SMNP:
Operating Margin %: 8.65% (59% below median its 10-year median of 21.08)
GF Value™: ر.ع0.10 vs. price of ر.ع0.20 (97% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#236 of 419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MUS:SMNP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SMN Power Holding SAOG is a company based in the Sultanate of Oman. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the power generation and water desalination business. The company also invests its funds in shares, bonds, and securities, and owns and leases patents, trademarks, concessions, and other incorporeal rights to its subsidiaries and other companies.
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