Festi hfOISE:FESTI 100 Operating Margin % is 2.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 5.01. GuruFocus rates OISE:FESTI with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of kr316.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Festi hf ranks better than 57.65% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Festi hf's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr807 Mil. Festi hf's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr40,061 Mil. Therefore, Festi hf's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.02%.
Good Sign:
Festi hf operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Festi hf's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OISE:FESTI'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.01 Med: 5.01 Max: 8.63
Current: 5.16
OISE:FESTI's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 57.65% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.915
vs OISE:FESTI: 5.16
Festi hf's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 1.20% per year.
Festi hf's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr807 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr9,066 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.
Festi hf Operating Margin % Related Terms
Festi hf Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Festi hf'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.
OISE:FESTI vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Festi hf'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.
Festi hf Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Festi hf's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Festi hf'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.
Festi hf'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.
Festi hf (OISE:FESTI) has a Operating Margin % of 2.02% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Festi hf and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 5.01. Over the past decade, Festi hf's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.01 to 8.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Festi hf ranks #476 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Festi hf's Operating Margin % too high?
Festi hf's current Operating Margin % of 2.02% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 5.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.01 to a high of 8.63. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.92. Festi hf's value of 2.02% is 48.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Festi hf ranks #476 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Festi hf has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Festi hf's Operating Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Festi hf ranks #476 out of 1124 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Festi hf in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.92. Festi hf's value of 2.02% is 48.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Festi hf's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.01 to 8.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.01 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Festi hf 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.92, based on 1,124 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. Festi hf's current Operating Margin % of 2.02% is 48.4% 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 Festi hf and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Festi hf's current Operating Margin % is 2.02%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 5.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Festi hf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Festi hf (OISE:FESTI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr316.05, compared to a current price of kr315.00 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.02%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 5.01 and 48.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.92. Festi hf's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 2 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 Festi hf (OISE:FESTI), the current Operating Margin % is 2.02% 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 Festi hf (OISE:FESTI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Festi hf stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr315.00 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr316.05.
GuruFocus considers Festi hf to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OISE:FESTI:
Operating Margin %: 2.02% (60% below median its 10-year median of 5.01)
GF Value™: kr316.05 vs. price of kr315.00 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#476 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OISE:FESTI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Festi hf is an Iceland-based company that operates retail companies. Its operations consist of the food market, fuel, and service station market, and electronic equipment and smart devices market. The parent company Festi owns the subsidiaries Kronuna, which operates grocery stores of the same name, N1, which operates fuel and electricity sales service stations and various services related to lubrication and automotive services, ELKO, which is an electronics store, Lyfja, which operates 45 pharmacies and branches, Yrkir, which owns and operates the group's real estate, and Bakkann varuhotel, which specializes in warehouse services and distribution. Maximum of revenue is from Kronuna sector.
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