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Salix Group ABOSTO:SALIX +1.52%12 Operating Margin % is 7.48% as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 6.79. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SALIX with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 159 Industrial Distribution companies, Salix Group AB ranks better than 66.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Salix Group AB's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:SALIX'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.22 Med: 6.79 Max: 8.02
Current: 7.31
OSTO:SALIX's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 66.67% of 159
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.56
vs OSTO:SALIX: 7.31
Salix Group AB's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Salix Group AB (OSTO:SALIX) 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.
Salix Group AB Operating Margin % Related Terms
Salix Group AB Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Salix Group AB'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.
OSTO:SALIX vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Salix Group AB'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.
Salix Group AB Operating Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Salix Group AB's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Salix Group AB'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.
Salix Group AB'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.
Salix Group AB (OSTO:SALIX) has a Operating Margin % of 7.48% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Salix Group AB and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 6.79. Over the past decade, Salix Group AB's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.22 to 8.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Salix Group AB ranks #53 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Salix Group AB's Operating Margin % too high?
Salix Group AB's current Operating Margin % of 7.48% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 6.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.22 to a high of 8.02. The Industrial Distribution industry median Operating Margin % is 4.56. Salix Group AB's value of 7.48% is 64% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salix Group AB ranks #53 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Salix Group AB has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salix Group AB's Operating Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Salix Group AB ranks #53 out of 159 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Salix Group AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.56. Salix Group AB's value of 7.48% is 64% above this benchmark. Historically, Salix Group AB's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.22 to 8.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.79 vs. the industry median of 4.56, Salix Group AB 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.56, based on 159 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. Salix Group AB's current Operating Margin % of 7.48% is 64% 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 Salix Group AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salix Group AB's current Operating Margin % is 7.48%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 6.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salix Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Salix Group AB (OSTO:SALIX) has a current Operating Margin % of 7.48%. The current Operating Margin % is 7.48%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 6.79 and 64% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.56. Salix Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Salix Group AB (OSTO:SALIX), the current Operating Margin % is 7.48% as of Jun. 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.
Salix Group AB is a Nordic trading and distribution platform that offers products in construction and industry, prominently fittings, consumables, input goods and packaging. The company also offers products for home and garden as well as agriculture and forestry. It offers products through its own brands as well as distributed third-party brands. The company's business areas consist of Home & Fittings, Building & Agri Supplies and Building & Packaging Solutions. The majority of revenue is derived from the Construction & Agri Supplies business area offers a wide range of construction-related products, fasteners and technical supplies to professional customers in construction, industry, agriculture and trade. Geographically, the maximum revenue is generated from Sweden.
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