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Ratio Specialty Trading Co (SAU:9630) 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.
Ratio Specialty Trading Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ratio Specialty Trading 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.
Ratio Specialty Trading Co Operating Margin % Chart
Ratio Specialty Trading Co Annual Data
Trend
Dec24
Dec25
Operating Margin %
25.35
9.32
Ratio Specialty Trading Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun24
Dec24
Jun25
Dec25
Operating Margin %
29.75
21.46
22.00
-2.56
SAU:9630 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Ratio Specialty Trading 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.
Ratio Specialty Trading Co Operating Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ratio Specialty Trading Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ratio Specialty Trading Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Ratio Specialty Trading 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.
Ratio Specialty Trading 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.
Ratio Specialty Trading Co (SAU:9630) has a Operating Margin % of -2.56% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ratio Specialty Trading Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Ratio Specialty Trading Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.32 to 25.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Ratio Specialty Trading Co ranks #88 out of 360 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Ratio Specialty Trading Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Ratio Specialty Trading Co's current Operating Margin % is -2.56%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.32 to a high of 25.35. Based on the distribution chart, Ratio Specialty Trading Co ranks #88 out of 360 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ratio Specialty Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ratio Specialty Trading Co's Operating Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Ratio Specialty Trading Co ranks #88 out of 360 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ratio Specialty Trading Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.32. Historically, Ratio Specialty Trading Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.32 to 25.35 over the past decade. 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 Restaurants company?
The median Operating Margin % among Restaurants companies is 4.32, based on 360 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. 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 Ratio Specialty Trading Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ratio Specialty Trading Co's current Operating Margin % is -2.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ratio Specialty Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Ratio Specialty Trading Co (SAU:9630) has a current Operating Margin % of -2.56%. The current Operating Margin % is -2.56%. Ratio Specialty Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Ratio Specialty Trading Co (SAU:9630), the current Operating Margin % is -2.56% as of Dec. 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.
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