Myers IndustriesMYE +2.27%62 Operating Margin % is 15.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 96% above its 10-year median of 7.69. GuruFocus rates MYE with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Packaging & Containers companies, Myers Industries ranks better than 80.15% on this metric.
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.
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Myers Industries Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Myers Industries'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.
MYE vs PACK, KRT, OI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Myers Industries'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.
Myers Industries Operating Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Myers Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Myers Industries'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.
Myers Industries'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.
Myers Industries (MYE) has a Operating Margin % of 15.10% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Myers Industries and its competitors. This is 96% above median its historical median of 7.69. Over the past decade, Myers Industries' Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.17 to 10.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Myers Industries ranks #78 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Myers Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
Myers Industries' current Operating Margin % of 15.10% is 96% above median its 10-year median of 7.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 10.59. The Packaging & Containers industry median Operating Margin % is 5.24. Myers Industries' value of 15.10% is 188.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Myers Industries ranks #78 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Myers Industries has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Myers Industries' Operating Margin % compare to PACK and KRT?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Myers Industries ranks #78 out of 393 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Myers Industries in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.24. Myers Industries' value of 15.10% is 188.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Myers Industries' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.17 to 10.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.69 vs. the industry median of 5.24, Myers Industries 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.24, based on 393 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. Myers Industries's current Operating Margin % of 15.10% is 188.2% 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 Myers Industries and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Myers Industries's current Operating Margin % is 15.10%, which is 96% above median its own 10-year median of 7.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Myers Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Myers Industries (MYE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.26, compared to a current price of $30.40 — trading 99.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.10%, which is 96% above median its 10-year median of 7.69 and 188.2% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.24. Myers Industries' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 Myers Industries (MYE), the current Operating Margin % is 15.10% 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 Myers Industries (MYE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Myers Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.40 is trading 99.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.26.
GuruFocus considers Myers Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MYE:
Operating Margin %: 15.10% (96% above median its 10-year median of 7.69)
GF Value™: $15.26 vs. price of $30.40 (99.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 188.2% above the Packaging & Containers median (#78 of 393)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MYE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Myers Industries Inc designs, manufactures, and markets a variety of plastic, metal, and rubber products, including a broad selection of plastic reusable containers, pallets, small parts bins, bulk shipping containers, storage and organization products, OEM parts, custom plastic products, consumer fuel containers and tanks for water, fuel and waste handling. It operates through the following segments: The Material Handling segment manufactures a selection of durable plastic reusable products that are used repeatedly during the course of their service life. The Distribution segment is engaged in the distribution of equipment, tools, and supplies used for tire servicing and automotive under-vehicle repair, etc. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Material Handling segment.
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