Industrias AlesQUI:IND 58 Operating Margin % is 1.82% as of Jun. 2025, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 2.93. GuruFocus rates QUI:IND with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 545 Conglomerates companies, Industrias Ales ranks worse than 68.26% on this metric.
Industrias Ales (QUI:IND) 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.
Industrias Ales Operating Margin % Related Terms
Industrias Ales Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Industrias Ales'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Industrias Ales'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.
Industrias Ales Operating Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Industrias Ales's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Industrias Ales'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.
Industrias Ales'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.
Industrias Ales (QUI:IND) has a Operating Margin % of 1.82% as of Jun. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Industrias Ales and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 2.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Industrias Ales ranks #372 out of 545 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Industrias Ales' Operating Margin % too high?
Industrias Ales' current Operating Margin % of 1.82% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 2.93. The Conglomerates industry median Operating Margin % is 5.93. Industrias Ales' value of 1.82% is 69.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Industrias Ales ranks #372 out of 545 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Industrias Ales has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Industrias Ales' Operating Margin % compare to ?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Industrias Ales ranks #372 out of 545 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Industrias Ales in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.93. Industrias Ales' value of 1.82% is 69.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.93 vs. the industry median of 5.93, Industrias Ales 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Operating Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 5.93, based on 545 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. Industrias Ales's current Operating Margin % of 1.82% is 69.3% 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 Industrias Ales and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Industrias Ales's current Operating Margin % is 1.82%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 2.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industrias Ales stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias Ales (QUI:IND) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.45, compared to a current price of $0.53 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.82%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 2.93 and 69.3% below the Conglomerates industry median of 5.93. Industrias Ales' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Industrias Ales (QUI:IND), the current Operating Margin % is 1.82% as of Jun. 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 Industrias Ales (QUI:IND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias Ales stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.53 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.45.
GuruFocus considers Industrias Ales to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for QUI:IND:
Operating Margin %: 1.82% (38% below median its 10-year median of 2.93)
GF Value™: $0.45 vs. price of $0.53 (17.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.3% below the Conglomerates median (#372 of 545)
No single metric tells the full story. See the QUI:IND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Industrias Ales SA is an Ecuador-based Agroindustrial company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of food and cleaning products. The products category of the company include food, confits, Home care and personal care.
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