Horizon Foods CoSAU:9564 -2.80%55 Operating Margin % is 18.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 14.74. GuruFocus rates SAU:9564 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼53.44 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Horizon Foods Co ranks better than 65.81% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Horizon Foods Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9564'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.86 Med: 14.74 Max: 16.84
Current: 8.37
SAU:9564's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 65.81% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs SAU:9564: 8.37
Horizon Foods Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Horizon Foods Co (SAU:9564) 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.
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Horizon Foods Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Horizon Foods 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:9564 vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Horizon Foods 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.
Horizon Foods Co Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Horizon Foods Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Horizon Foods 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.
Horizon Foods 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.
Horizon Foods Co (SAU:9564) has a Operating Margin % of 18.02% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Horizon Foods Co and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 14.74. Over the past decade, Horizon Foods Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.86 to 16.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Horizon Foods Co ranks #667 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Horizon Foods Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Horizon Foods Co's current Operating Margin % of 18.02% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 14.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.86 to a high of 16.84. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Horizon Foods Co's value of 18.02% is 242.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Horizon Foods Co ranks #667 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Horizon Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Horizon Foods Co's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Horizon Foods Co ranks #667 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Horizon Foods Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Horizon Foods Co's value of 18.02% is 242.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Horizon Foods Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.86 to 16.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.74 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Horizon Foods 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. Horizon Foods Co's current Operating Margin % of 18.02% is 242.6% 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 Horizon Foods 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. Horizon Foods Co's current Operating Margin % is 18.02%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 14.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Horizon Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horizon Foods Co (SAU:9564) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼53.44, compared to a current price of ﷼34.00 — trading 36.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.02%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 14.74 and 242.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Horizon Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Horizon Foods Co (SAU:9564), the current Operating Margin % is 18.02% 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 Horizon Foods Co (SAU:9564) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horizon Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼34.00 is trading 36.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼53.44.
GuruFocus considers Horizon Foods Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9564:
Operating Margin %: 18.02% (22% above median its 10-year median of 14.74)
GF Value™: ﷼53.44 vs. price of ﷼34.00 (36.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 242.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#667 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9564 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Horizon Foods Co is engaged in the production and processing of poultry, rabbits, and other birds, as well as chilled and frozen meats. Its activities include meat and poultry cutting, processing, packaging, and the production of meat-based products such as sausages and burgers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sales of its products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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