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Prestige Consumer HealthcarePBH -2.24%69 Operating Margin % is 19.77% as of Jun. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 30.36. GuruFocus rates PBH with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 957 Drug Manufacturers companies, Prestige Consumer Healthcare ranks better than 90.8% 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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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.
Prestige Consumer Healthcare Operating Margin % Related Terms
Prestige Consumer Healthcare 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.
PBH vs BCRX, AMLX, SUPN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Prestige Consumer Healthcare'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.
Prestige Consumer Healthcare Operating Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Prestige Consumer Healthcare's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prestige Consumer Healthcare'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.
Prestige Consumer Healthcare (PBH) has a Operating Margin % of 19.77% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Prestige Consumer Healthcare and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 30.36. Over the past decade, Prestige Consumer Healthcare's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.79 to 31.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Prestige Consumer Healthcare ranks #88 out of 957 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is Prestige Consumer Healthcare's Operating Margin % too high?
Prestige Consumer Healthcare's current Operating Margin % of 19.77% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 30.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.79 to a high of 31.78. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Operating Margin % is 7.59. Prestige Consumer Healthcare's value of 19.77% is 160.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prestige Consumer Healthcare ranks #88 out of 957 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Prestige Consumer Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prestige Consumer Healthcare's Operating Margin % compare to BCRX and AMLX?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Prestige Consumer Healthcare ranks #88 out of 957 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Prestige Consumer Healthcare in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.59. Prestige Consumer Healthcare's value of 19.77% is 160.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Prestige Consumer Healthcare's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.79 to 31.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.36 vs. the industry median of 7.59, Prestige Consumer Healthcare 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.59, based on 957 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. Prestige Consumer Healthcare's current Operating Margin % of 19.77% is 160.5% 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 Prestige Consumer Healthcare and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prestige Consumer Healthcare's current Operating Margin % is 19.77%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 30.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prestige Consumer Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prestige Consumer Healthcare (PBH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.51, compared to a current price of $50.52 — trading 28.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 19.77%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 30.36 and 160.5% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 7.59. Prestige Consumer Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Prestige Consumer Healthcare (PBH), the current Operating Margin % is 19.77% 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.
Is Prestige Consumer Healthcare (PBH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prestige Consumer Healthcare stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $50.52 is trading 28.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.51.
GuruFocus considers Prestige Consumer Healthcare to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PBH:
Operating Margin %: 19.77% (35% below median its 10-year median of 30.36)
GF Value™: $70.51 vs. price of $50.52 (28.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 160.5% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#88 of 957)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PBH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prestige Consumer Healthcare is one of the largest pure-play over-the-counter healthcare providers. It has a diverse portfolio composed of leading brands in niche consumer health categories. Prestige's key brands include Clear Eyes (redness relief), Dramamine (motion sickness relief), Monistat (vaginal anti-fungal), and Summer's Eve (feminine hygiene), and many of its brands enjoy category leadership and recommendations from medical professionals. The firm mainly plays in North America where it generates roughly 85% of its total revenue, and the remaining sales come from Australia, New Zealand, and certain Asian markets.
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