The historical rank and industry rank for Regional Brands's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
RGBD's Operating Margin % is not ranked *
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Industry Median: 3.79 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Operating Margin % only.
Regional Brands's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
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.
Regional Brands Operating Margin % Related Terms
Regional Brands Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Regional Brands'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.
RGBD vs FORK, LBY, SNTW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Regional Brands'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.
Regional Brands Operating Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Regional Brands's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Regional Brands'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.
Regional Brands's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 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.
Regional Brands (RGBD) has a Operating Margin % of 2.19% as of Sep. 2019. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Regional Brands and its competitors.
Is Regional Brands' Operating Margin % too high?
Regional Brands' current Operating Margin % is 2.19%. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Operating Margin % is 3.79. Regional Brands' value of 2.19% is 42.2% below this industry median. Overall, Regional Brands has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Regional Brands' Operating Margin % compare to FORK and LBY?
Regional Brands' Operating Margin % of 2.19% can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.79. Regional Brands' value of 2.19% is 42.2% below this benchmark. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Operating Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.79, based on 433 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. Regional Brands's current Operating Margin % of 2.19% is 42.2% 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 Regional Brands and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Regional Brands's current Operating Margin % is 2.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Regional Brands stock overvalued right now?
Regional Brands (RGBD) has a current Operating Margin % of 2.19%. The current Operating Margin % is 2.19% and 42.2% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 3.79. Regional Brands' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Regional Brands (RGBD), the current Operating Margin % is 2.19% as of Sep. 2019. 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.
Regional Brands Inc is a holding company formed to acquire substantial ownership in regional companies with brand recognition, stable revenues, and profitability. It seeks to engage in an acquisition, merger, or other business combination transaction with undervalued businesses.
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