Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AGPFFVF 80 Operating Margin % is 15.90% as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 12.32. GuruFocus rates PFFVF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $194.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks better than 72.28% on this metric.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (OTCPK:PFFVF) 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.
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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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG 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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Operating Margin % Chart
PFFVF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology 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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Operating Margin % falls into.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) has a Operating Margin % of 15.90% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 12.32. Over the past decade, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.37 to 14.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #842 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current Operating Margin % of 15.90% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 12.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.37 to a high of 14.33. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's value of 15.90% is 143.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #842 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Operating Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #842 out of 3038 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's value of 15.90% is 143.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.37 to 14.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.32 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG 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 Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.53, based on 3,038 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. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current Operating Margin % of 15.90% is 143.5% 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current Operating Margin % is 15.90%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 12.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $194.10, compared to a current price of $190.00 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.90%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 12.32 and 143.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF), the current Operating Margin % is 15.90% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $190.00 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $194.10.
GuruFocus considers Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PFFVF:
Operating Margin %: 15.90% (29% above median its 10-year median of 12.32)
GF Value™: $194.10 vs. price of $190.00 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 143.5% above the Industrial Products median (#842 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PFFVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Business Description
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG is a Germany-based company that develops, manufactures, and markets parts and systems for vacuum generation, measurement, and analysis, and for leak detection. The company has an extensive line of solutions, products, and services, including turbo pumps, backing pumps, custom pumps, measurement and analysis equipment, and others. The company's customers primarily come from applications including semiconductors, coating, industrial purposes, and others. The company markets its products through its proprietary sales network and independent marketing agents. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology has a global presence, with Europe, the United States, and Asia being the three biggest markets for the company.
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