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OSRAM Licht AGOSAGY 22 Operating Margin % is 70.47% as of Dec. 2023. GuruFocus rates OSAGY with a GF Score™ of 22/100. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, OSRAM Licht AG ranks worse than 82.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for OSRAM Licht AG's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSAGY's Operating Margin % is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 6.5 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Operating Margin % only.
OSRAM Licht AG's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
OSRAM Licht AG (OTCPK:OSAGY) 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.
OSRAM Licht AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
OSRAM Licht AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OSRAM Licht AG'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.
OSAGY vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, OSRAM Licht AG'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.
OSRAM Licht AG Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, OSRAM Licht AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OSRAM Licht AG'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.
OSRAM Licht AG's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 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.
OSRAM Licht AG (OSAGY) has a Operating Margin % of 70.47% as of Dec. 2023. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on OSRAM Licht AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, OSRAM Licht AG ranks #2501 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is OSRAM Licht AG's Operating Margin % too high?
OSRAM Licht AG's current Operating Margin % is 70.47%. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.50. OSRAM Licht AG's value of 70.47% is 984.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OSRAM Licht AG ranks #2501 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, OSRAM Licht AG has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OSRAM Licht AG's Operating Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, OSRAM Licht AG ranks #2501 out of 3036 companies for Operating Margin %. This places OSRAM Licht AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.50. OSRAM Licht AG's value of 70.47% is 984.2% above this benchmark. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.50, based on 3,036 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. OSRAM Licht AG's current Operating Margin % of 70.47% is 984.2% 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 OSRAM Licht AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OSRAM Licht AG's current Operating Margin % is 70.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OSRAM Licht AG stock overvalued right now?
OSRAM Licht AG (OSAGY) has a current Operating Margin % of 70.47%. The current Operating Margin % is 70.47% and 984.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.50. OSRAM Licht AG's overall GF Score™ is 22/100. 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 OSRAM Licht AG (OSAGY), the current Operating Margin % is 70.47% as of Dec. 2023. 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.
OSRAM Licht AG is a provider of lighting and sensor technology solutions. The company's products include LED's, Drivers, Lasers, Photodetectors, multi-chips, Sensor solutions, Interfaces, Full-service foundry, ASICs and customized solutions, Lamps, and Boards, kits & accessories. Its segments include Opto Semiconductors (OS), CMOS Sensors & ASICs (CSA), and the Lamps & Systems (L&S) segments. The Opto Semiconductors and CMOS Sensors & ASICs segments cover semiconductor-based products and solutions (including LEDs) for customers in the automotive, consumer, industrial, and medical technology end markets. The Lamps & Systems segment includes lamps and lighting systems; it focuses on the automotive and industrial end markets.
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