Genesis EnergyNZSE:GNE +1.18%70 Operating Margin % is 11.30% as of Dec. 2025, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 6.08. GuruFocus rates NZSE:GNE with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$2.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Genesis Energy ranks worse than 58.51% on this metric.
Genesis Energy Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genesis Energy's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:GNE'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.37 Med: 6.08 Max: 10.69
Current: 8.1
NZSE:GNE's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 58.51% of 417
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 13.38
vs NZSE:GNE: 8.10
Genesis Energy's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -7.10% per year.
Genesis Energy (NZSE:GNE) 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.
Genesis Energy Operating Margin % Related Terms
Genesis Energy Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genesis Energy'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.
NZSE:GNE vs CEG, VST, NRG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Genesis Energy'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.
Genesis Energy Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Genesis Energy's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genesis Energy'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.
Genesis Energy'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.
Genesis Energy (NZSE:GNE) has a Operating Margin % of 11.30% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Genesis Energy and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 6.08. Over the past decade, Genesis Energy's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.37 to 10.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Genesis Energy ranks #244 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 58.5%.
Is Genesis Energy's Operating Margin % too high?
Genesis Energy's current Operating Margin % of 11.30% is 86% above median its 10-year median of 6.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.37 to a high of 10.69. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Operating Margin % is 13.38. Genesis Energy's value of 11.30% is 15.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genesis Energy ranks #244 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Genesis Energy has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genesis Energy's Operating Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Genesis Energy ranks #244 out of 417 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Genesis Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.38. Genesis Energy's value of 11.30% is 15.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Genesis Energy's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.37 to 10.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.08 vs. the industry median of 13.38, Genesis Energy 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 13.38, based on 417 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. Genesis Energy's current Operating Margin % of 11.30% is 15.5% 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 Genesis Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genesis Energy's current Operating Margin % is 11.30%, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 6.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genesis Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesis Energy (NZSE:GNE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$2.25, compared to a current price of NZ$2.58 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.30%, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 6.08 and 15.5% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 13.38. Genesis Energy's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 Genesis Energy (NZSE:GNE), the current Operating Margin % is 11.30% 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 Genesis Energy (NZSE:GNE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesis Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$2.58 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$2.25.
GuruFocus considers Genesis Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:GNE:
Operating Margin %: 11.30% (86% above median its 10-year median of 6.08)
GF Value™: NZ$2.25 vs. price of NZ$2.58 (14.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.5% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#244 of 417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:GNE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genesis Energy is one of New Zealand's leading producers of electricity, accounting for more than 15% of the country's total generation. The firm enjoys a strong retail presence, with the highest retail market share, at over 25%. The company has a mix of renewable and thermal assets, with the latter accounting for about 55%-60% of the firm's overall production. The company has a 46% interest in the Kupe oil and gas field.
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