Delegat GroupNZSE:DGL -0.50%77 Operating Margin % is 14.63% as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 22.51. GuruFocus rates NZSE:DGL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$5.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Delegat Group ranks better than 89.05% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Delegat Group's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$26.3 Mil. Delegat Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$179.6 Mil. Therefore, Delegat Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.63%.
Warning Sign:
Delegat Group Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Delegat Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:DGL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.02 Med: 22.51 Max: 27.65
Current: 22.21
NZSE:DGL's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 89.05% of 210
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 7.915
vs NZSE:DGL: 22.21
Delegat Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -8.90% per year.
Delegat Group's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$26.3 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$77.7 Mil.
Delegat Group (NZSE:DGL) 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.
Delegat Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Delegat Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Delegat 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.
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Delegat 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.
Delegat Group Operating Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Delegat Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Delegat 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.
Delegat Group's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Delegat Group (NZSE:DGL) has a Operating Margin % of 14.63% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Delegat Group and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 22.51. Over the past decade, Delegat Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.02 to 27.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Delegat Group ranks #23 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is Delegat Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Delegat Group's current Operating Margin % of 14.63% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 22.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.02 to a high of 27.65. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Operating Margin % is 7.92. Delegat Group's value of 14.63% is 84.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Delegat Group ranks #23 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Delegat Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Delegat Group's Operating Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Delegat Group ranks #23 out of 210 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Delegat Group in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.92. Delegat Group's value of 14.63% is 84.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Delegat Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.02 to 27.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.51 vs. the industry median of 7.92, Delegat 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Operating Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 7.92, based on 210 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. Delegat Group's current Operating Margin % of 14.63% is 84.8% 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 Delegat Group and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Delegat Group's current Operating Margin % is 14.63%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 22.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Delegat Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delegat Group (NZSE:DGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$5.14, compared to a current price of NZ$3.96 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.63%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 22.51 and 84.8% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 7.92. Delegat Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Delegat Group (NZSE:DGL), the current Operating Margin % is 14.63% 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 Delegat Group (NZSE:DGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delegat Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NZ$3.96 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$5.14.
GuruFocus considers Delegat Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:DGL:
Operating Margin %: 14.63% (35% below median its 10-year median of 22.51)
GF Value™: NZ$5.14 vs. price of NZ$3.96 (23% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.8% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#23 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:DGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Delegat Group Ltd is a wine production and distribution company. It markets its products under the Oyster Bay and Barossa Valley Estate brands. The group's primary source of revenue is derived by providing wine to third-party retailers and distributors. Its segments are Delegat Limited, Delegat Australia Pty Ltd, Delegat Europe Limited, Delegat USA, Inc and Others. The group generates the majority of the revenue from Delegat Limited. Geographically, it operates in Australia, United States of America, New Zealand and Others.
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