Pyxus InternationalPYYX -0.29%46 Operating Margin % is 7.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 5.72. GuruFocus rates PYYX with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 48 Tobacco Products companies, Pyxus International ranks worse than 62.5% on this metric.
Pyxus International (OTCPK:PYYX) 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.
Pyxus International Operating Margin % Related Terms
Pyxus International Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pyxus International'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.
PYYX vs RYM, CHUC, HCMC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Pyxus International'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.
Pyxus International Operating Margin % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pyxus International's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pyxus International's Operating Margin % falls into.
Pyxus International 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.
Pyxus International's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Pyxus International (PYYX) has a Operating Margin % of 7.41% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Pyxus International and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 5.72. Over the past decade, Pyxus International's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.27 to 7.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Pyxus International ranks #30 out of 48 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is Pyxus International's Operating Margin % too high?
Pyxus International's current Operating Margin % of 7.41% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 5.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.27 to a high of 7.66. The Tobacco Products industry median Operating Margin % is 9.37. Pyxus International's value of 7.41% is 20.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pyxus International ranks #30 out of 48 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pyxus International has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pyxus International's Operating Margin % compare to RYM and CHUC?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Pyxus International ranks #30 out of 48 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Pyxus International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.37. Pyxus International's value of 7.41% is 20.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Pyxus International's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.27 to 7.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.72 vs. the industry median of 9.37, Pyxus International 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Tobacco Products companies is 9.37, based on 48 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. Pyxus International's current Operating Margin % of 7.41% is 20.9% 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 Pyxus International and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pyxus International's current Operating Margin % is 7.41%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 5.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pyxus International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pyxus International (PYYX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.15, compared to a current price of $3.48 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.41%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 5.72 and 20.9% below the Tobacco Products industry median of 9.37. Pyxus International's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Pyxus International (PYYX), the current Operating Margin % is 7.41% 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 Pyxus International (PYYX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pyxus International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.48 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.15.
GuruFocus considers Pyxus International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PYYX:
Operating Margin %: 7.41% (30% above median its 10-year median of 5.72)
GF Value™: $3.15 vs. price of $3.48 (10.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.9% below the Tobacco Products median (#30 of 48)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PYYX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pyxus International Inc is a agricultural company. The Company is a trusted provider of responsibly sourced, independently verified, sustainable, and traceable products and ingredients, principally leaf tobacco. Its leaf tobacco operations deal mainly in flue-cured, burley, and oriental tobaccos that are used in international cigarette brands. It purchase tobacco on five continents and ship to customers globally. It mainly purchase tobacco from suppliers and assume the risk of matching the quantities and grades required by its customers to the crop it is contractually obligated to purchase. It has single segment. It has presence in China, Indonesia, United States, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Poland, Russia, Egypt, and Others.
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