Ollie's Bargain Outlet HoldingsOLLI +1.80%83 Operating Margin % is 11.53% as of Apr. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 12.24. GuruFocus rates OLLI with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 83/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $120.00 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings ranks better than 94.19% 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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Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
OLLI vs PSMT, TBBB, BJ: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings'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.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings'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.
* 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.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (OLLI) has a Operating Margin % of 11.53% as of Apr. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.24. Over the past decade, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.81 to 15.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings ranks #18 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 11.53% is near median its 10-year median of 12.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.81 to a high of 15.91. The Retail - Defensive industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' value of 11.53% is 252.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings ranks #18 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to PSMT and TBBB?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings ranks #18 out of 310 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' value of 11.53% is 252.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.81 to 15.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.24 vs. the industry median of 3.28, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.28, based on 310 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. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 11.53% is 252.1% 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 Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 11.53%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (OLLI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $120.00, compared to a current price of $74.09 — trading 38.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.53%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.24 and 252.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.28. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (OLLI), the current Operating Margin % is 11.53% as of Apr. 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 Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (OLLI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $74.09 is trading 38.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $120.00.
GuruFocus considers Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OLLI:
Operating Margin %: 11.53% (near median its 10-year median of 12.24)
GF Value™: $120.00 vs. price of $74.09 (38.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 252.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#18 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OLLI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Business Description
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc is a retailer of closeout merchandise and excess inventory. The company sells name-brand household items that consumers use every day at prices heavily discounted compared with traditional retailers. It offers customers a broad selection of brand-name products, including housewares, bed and bath, food, floor coverings, health and beauty aids, books and stationery, toys, and electronics. The company operates stores across the Eastern half of the United States. Its differentiated go-to-market plan is characterized by a fun, engaging treasure-hunt shopping experience, a compelling customer value proposition, and witty, humorous in-store signage and advertising campaigns.
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