MerryMart ConsumerPHS:MM 77 Operating Margin % is 0.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 1.62. GuruFocus rates PHS:MM with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, MerryMart Consumer ranks worse than 75.16% 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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MerryMart Consumer Operating Margin % Related Terms
MerryMart Consumer Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MerryMart Consumer'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:MM vs KR, SFM, ACI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, MerryMart Consumer'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.
MerryMart Consumer Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, MerryMart Consumer's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MerryMart Consumer'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.
MerryMart Consumer's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM) has a Operating Margin % of 0.86% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on MerryMart Consumer and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 1.62. According to the industry distribution chart, MerryMart Consumer ranks #233 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is MerryMart Consumer's Operating Margin % too high?
MerryMart Consumer's current Operating Margin % of 0.86% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 1.62. The Retail - Defensive industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. MerryMart Consumer's value of 0.86% is 73.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MerryMart Consumer ranks #233 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MerryMart Consumer has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MerryMart Consumer's Operating Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, MerryMart Consumer ranks #233 out of 310 companies for Operating Margin %. This places MerryMart Consumer in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. MerryMart Consumer's value of 0.86% is 73.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.62 vs. the industry median of 3.28, MerryMart Consumer has consistently been below 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.28, based on 310 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. MerryMart Consumer's current Operating Margin % of 0.86% is 73.7% below 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 MerryMart Consumer and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MerryMart Consumer's current Operating Margin % is 0.86%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 1.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MerryMart Consumer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1.11, compared to a current price of ₱0.44 — trading 60.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.86%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 1.62 and 73.7% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.28. MerryMart Consumer's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM), the current Operating Margin % is 0.86% 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 MerryMart Consumer (PHS:MM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MerryMart Consumer stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.44 is trading 60.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1.11.
GuruFocus considers MerryMart Consumer to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PHS:MM:
Operating Margin %: 0.86% (47% below median its 10-year median of 1.62)
GF Value™: ₱1.11 vs. price of ₱0.44 (60.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.7% below the Retail - Defensive median (#233 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:MM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MerryMart Consumer Corp is an emerging consumer-focused retail company. It is engaged in the operation of retail stores in the supermarket and household essentials category. It operates through Four divisions namely, MerryMart Grocery; MerryMart Market; and MerryMart Store, MerryMart Wholesale. It generates revenues from trading and selling goods and consumer products on a wholesale or retail basis.
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