Aboitiz Equity VenturesPHS:AEV -1.33%86 Operating Margin % is 15.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 16.54. GuruFocus rates PHS:AEV with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱40.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Aboitiz Equity Ventures ranks better than 54.71% on this metric.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aboitiz Equity Ventures's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:AEV'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.48 Med: 16.54 Max: 24.84
Current: 16.64
PHS:AEV's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 54.71% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.97
vs PHS:AEV: 16.64
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.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Operating Margin % Related Terms
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aboitiz Equity Ventures'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.
PHS:AEV vs NEE, SO, DUK: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Aboitiz Equity Ventures'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.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Aboitiz Equity Ventures's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aboitiz Equity Ventures'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.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures'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.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures (PHS:AEV) has a Operating Margin % of 15.57% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Aboitiz Equity Ventures and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.54. Over the past decade, Aboitiz Equity Ventures' Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.48 to 24.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Aboitiz Equity Ventures ranks #226 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Aboitiz Equity Ventures' Operating Margin % too high?
Aboitiz Equity Ventures' current Operating Margin % of 15.57% is near median its 10-year median of 16.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.48 to a high of 24.84. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. Aboitiz Equity Ventures' value of 15.57% is 4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aboitiz Equity Ventures ranks #226 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aboitiz Equity Ventures has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aboitiz Equity Ventures' Operating Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Aboitiz Equity Ventures ranks #226 out of 499 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Aboitiz Equity Ventures in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. Aboitiz Equity Ventures' value of 15.57% is 4% above this benchmark. Historically, Aboitiz Equity Ventures' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.48 to 24.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.54 vs. the industry median of 14.97, Aboitiz Equity Ventures 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.97, based on 499 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. Aboitiz Equity Ventures's current Operating Margin % of 15.57% is 4% 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 Aboitiz Equity Ventures and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aboitiz Equity Ventures's current Operating Margin % is 15.57%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aboitiz Equity Ventures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aboitiz Equity Ventures (PHS:AEV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱40.80, compared to a current price of ₱33.30 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.57%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.54 and 4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.97. Aboitiz Equity Ventures' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 Aboitiz Equity Ventures (PHS:AEV), the current Operating Margin % is 15.57% as of Mar. 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 Aboitiz Equity Ventures (PHS:AEV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aboitiz Equity Ventures stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱33.30 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱40.80.
GuruFocus considers Aboitiz Equity Ventures to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:AEV:
Operating Margin %: 15.57% (near median its 10-year median of 16.54)
GF Value™: ₱40.80 vs. price of ₱33.30 (18.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#226 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:AEV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc is a Philippine holding company with reportable segments of power distribution and generation, financial services, food and beverage, real estate, and infrastructure. The power segment is engaged in power generation and the sale of electricity. The food manufacturing segment is engaged in the production of flour and feeds, and swine breeding. Aboitiz Equity Ventures generates maximum revenue from the power segment. Geographically, it operates solely in the Philippines.
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