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Modern Mills CoSAU:2284 -0.56%20 Operating Margin % is 26.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 26.58. GuruFocus rates SAU:2284 with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,957 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Modern Mills Co ranks better than 95.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Modern Mills Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2284'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.45 Med: 26.58 Max: 27.78
Current: 24.45
SAU:2284's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 95.55% of 1957
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.3
vs SAU:2284: 24.45
Modern Mills Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Modern Mills Co (SAU:2284) 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.
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.
Modern Mills Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Modern Mills Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Modern Mills Co'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.
SAU:2284 vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Modern Mills Co'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.
Modern Mills Co Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Modern Mills Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Modern Mills Co'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.
Modern Mills Co'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.
Modern Mills Co (SAU:2284) has a Operating Margin % of 26.90% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Modern Mills Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.58. Over the past decade, Modern Mills Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 24.45 to 27.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Modern Mills Co ranks #87 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is Modern Mills Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Modern Mills Co's current Operating Margin % of 26.90% is near median its 10-year median of 26.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.45 to a high of 27.78. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. Modern Mills Co's value of 26.90% is 407.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Modern Mills Co ranks #87 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Modern Mills Co has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Modern Mills Co's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Modern Mills Co ranks #87 out of 1957 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Modern Mills Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. Modern Mills Co's value of 26.90% is 407.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Modern Mills Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 24.45 to 27.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.58 vs. the industry median of 5.30, Modern Mills Co 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.30, based on 1,957 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. Modern Mills Co's current Operating Margin % of 26.90% is 407.5% 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 Modern Mills Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Modern Mills Co's current Operating Margin % is 26.90%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Modern Mills Co stock overvalued right now?
Modern Mills Co (SAU:2284) has a current Operating Margin % of 26.90%. The current Operating Margin % is 26.90%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.58 and 407.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.30. Modern Mills Co's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Modern Mills Co (SAU:2284), the current Operating Margin % is 26.90% 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.
Modern Mills Co is a company whose licensed activities include flour production in Saudi Arabia and all activities related to the provision of wheat products, animal feed, and related products, including making any contracts or any related arrangements. The company operates in three regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which are also their reportable segments that include Khamis Mushait, Al Jumum, and Al Jowf. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Khamis Mushait, involves Production of flour and feed. Al Jumum, and Al Jowf involves Production of flour and bran.
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