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Service Equipment CoSAU:9633 +0.88%22 Operating Margin % is 9.61% as of Dec. 2025, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 20.57. GuruFocus rates SAU:9633 with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,030 Industrial Products companies, Service Equipment Co ranks better than 75.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Service Equipment Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9633'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.45 Med: 20.57 Max: 28.69
Current: 12.45
SAU:9633's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 75.35% of 3030
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.52
vs SAU:9633: 12.45
Service Equipment Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Service Equipment Co (SAU:9633) 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.
Service Equipment Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Service Equipment Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Service Equipment 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.
Service Equipment Co Operating Margin % Chart
Service Equipment Co Annual Data
Trend
Dec24
Dec25
Operating Margin %
28.69
12.45
Service Equipment Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun24
Dec24
Jun25
Dec25
Operating Margin %
26.74
30.31
15.05
9.61
SAU:9633 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Service Equipment 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.
Service Equipment Co Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Service Equipment Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Service Equipment Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Service Equipment 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.
Service Equipment 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.
Service Equipment Co (SAU:9633) has a Operating Margin % of 9.61% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Service Equipment Co and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 20.57. Over the past decade, Service Equipment Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.45 to 28.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Service Equipment Co ranks #747 out of 3030 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Service Equipment Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Service Equipment Co's current Operating Margin % of 9.61% is 53% below median its 10-year median of 20.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.45 to a high of 28.69. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.52. Service Equipment Co's value of 9.61% is 47.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Service Equipment Co ranks #747 out of 3030 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Service Equipment Co has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Service Equipment Co's Operating Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Service Equipment Co ranks #747 out of 3030 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Service Equipment Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.52. Service Equipment Co's value of 9.61% is 47.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Service Equipment Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.45 to 28.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.57 vs. the industry median of 6.52, Service Equipment 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.52, based on 3,030 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. Service Equipment Co's current Operating Margin % of 9.61% is 47.4% 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 Service Equipment Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Service Equipment Co's current Operating Margin % is 9.61%, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 20.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Service Equipment Co stock overvalued right now?
Service Equipment Co (SAU:9633) has a current Operating Margin % of 9.61%. The current Operating Margin % is 9.61%, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 20.57 and 47.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.52. Service Equipment Co's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 Service Equipment Co (SAU:9633), the current Operating Margin % is 9.61% 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.
Service Equipment Co is engaged in the installation of machinery and equipment, wholesale of transportation equipment excluding cars, motorcycles and electrical devices, and wholesale and retail sale of spare parts for industrial equipment and machinery. The Company also retails fuel station equipment and spare parts, including fuel pumps, and operates general warehouses with a variety of goods. Its services include training services, installation services, maintenance services for emergency and scheduled situations, and supply support providing garage equipment, fuel equipment, and related solutions.
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