Arabian Mills For Food Products CoSAU:2285 -0.49%27 Operating Margin % is 35.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 30.58. GuruFocus rates SAU:2285 with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Arabian Mills For Food Products Co ranks better than 97.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arabian Mills For Food Products Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2285'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.57 Med: 30.58 Max: 35.53
Current: 31.48
SAU:2285's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 97.85% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs SAU:2285: 31.48
Arabian Mills For Food Products Co (SAU:2285) 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.
Arabian Mills For Food Products Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Arabian Mills For Food Products Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Arabian Mills For Food Products Co Operating Margin % Chart
SAU:2285 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Arabian Mills For Food Products 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.
Arabian Mills For Food Products Co Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Arabian Mills For Food Products Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arabian Mills For Food Products Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Arabian Mills For Food Products Co 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.
* 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.
Arabian Mills For Food Products Co (SAU:2285) has a Operating Margin % of 35.43% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Arabian Mills For Food Products Co and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 30.58. Over the past decade, Arabian Mills For Food Products Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 30.57 to 35.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Mills For Food Products Co ranks #42 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Arabian Mills For Food Products Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Arabian Mills For Food Products Co's current Operating Margin % of 35.43% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 30.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.57 to a high of 35.53. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Arabian Mills For Food Products Co's value of 35.43% is 573.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Mills For Food Products Co ranks #42 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arabian Mills For Food Products Co has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Mills For Food Products Co's Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Arabian Mills For Food Products Co ranks #42 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Arabian Mills For Food Products Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Arabian Mills For Food Products Co's value of 35.43% is 573.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Arabian Mills For Food Products Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 30.57 to 35.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.58 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Arabian Mills For Food Products 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 5.26, based on 1,951 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. Arabian Mills For Food Products Co's current Operating Margin % of 35.43% is 573.6% 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 Arabian Mills For Food Products Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arabian Mills For Food Products Co's current Operating Margin % is 35.43%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 30.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Mills For Food Products Co stock overvalued right now?
Arabian Mills For Food Products Co (SAU:2285) has a current Operating Margin % of 35.43%. The current Operating Margin % is 35.43%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 30.58 and 573.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Arabian Mills For Food Products Co's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Arabian Mills For Food Products Co (SAU:2285), the current Operating Margin % is 35.43% 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.
Arabian Mills For Food Products Co Business Description
Arabian Mills For Food Products Co is engaged in producing and grinding wheat and feed products throughout the Kingdom. Its commercial activities include Packing and grinding wheat, packing and grinding grits, semolina, and bulgur, manufacture of concentrated feed for animals, manufacture of livestock feed, wholesale of bakery products, trade of specialty and healthy foods, land transportation of goods, storage in ports and customs or free zones, and integrated office administrative services activities. The operations of the Company are in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in three branches: Riyadh, Hail and Jazzan. The Key revenue is generated from Riyadh.
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