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BUA FoodsNSA:BUAFOODS 91 Operating Margin % is 44.33% as of Jun. 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 27.79. GuruFocus rates NSA:BUAFOODS with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦584.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,956 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, BUA Foods ranks better than 99.34% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. BUA Foods's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦164,237 Mil. BUA Foods's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦370,499 Mil. Therefore, BUA Foods's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 44.33%.
Good Sign:
BUA Foods PLC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for BUA Foods's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:BUAFOODS'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.39 Med: 27.79 Max: 42.49
Current: 42.49
NSA:BUAFOODS's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 99.34% of 1956
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.355
vs NSA:BUAFOODS: 42.49
BUA Foods's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 8.00% per year.
BUA Foods's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦164,237 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦691,333 Mil.
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.
BUA Foods Operating Margin % Related Terms
BUA Foods Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BUA Foods'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.
NSA:BUAFOODS vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, BUA Foods'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.
BUA Foods Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, BUA Foods's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BUA Foods'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.
BUA Foods'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.
BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) has a Operating Margin % of 44.33% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on BUA Foods and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 27.79. Over the past decade, BUA Foods' Operating Margin % has ranged from 24.39 to 42.49. According to the industry distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #13 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is BUA Foods' Operating Margin % too high?
BUA Foods' current Operating Margin % of 44.33% is 60% above median its 10-year median of 27.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.39 to a high of 42.49. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.36. BUA Foods' value of 44.33% is 727.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #13 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BUA Foods has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BUA Foods' Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #13 out of 1956 companies for Operating Margin %. This places BUA Foods in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.36. BUA Foods' value of 44.33% is 727.8% above this benchmark. Historically, BUA Foods' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 24.39 to 42.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.79 vs. the industry median of 5.36, BUA Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.36, based on 1,956 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. BUA Foods's current Operating Margin % of 44.33% is 727.8% 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 BUA Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BUA Foods's current Operating Margin % is 44.33%, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 27.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BUA Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦584.56, compared to a current price of ₦760.60 — trading 30.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 44.33%, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 27.79 and 727.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.36. BUA Foods' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 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 BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS), the current Operating Margin % is 44.33% as of Jun. 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 BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦760.60 is trading 30.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦584.56.
GuruFocus considers BUA Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:BUAFOODS:
Operating Margin %: 44.33% (60% above median its 10-year median of 27.79)
GF Value™: ₦584.56 vs. price of ₦760.60 (30.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 727.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#13 of 1956)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:BUAFOODS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BUA Foods PLC is involved in the food and fast-moving consumer goods business which processes, manufactures, and distributes food as well as packaged food. The company's business operations comprise five divisions, including Sugar, Flour, Pasta, Rice, and Edible Oils. It has four segments Flour segment, Sugar segment, Pasta segment, and Others. Maximum revenue is from sales of Flour.
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