SBDS (Solo Brands) Operating Margin %: -7.05% (As of Mar. 2026)


SBDS Solo Brands Inc SBDS
59 GF Score
Price $3.43
GF Value $26.01
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Solo Brands Operating Margin %?

Solo Brands SBDS -2.28% 59 Operating Margin % is -7.05% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SBDS with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.01 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Solo Brands ranks worse than 87.06% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Solo Brands's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.4 Mil. Solo Brands's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $62.9 Mil. Therefore, Solo Brands's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.05%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Solo Brands's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SBDS' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -71.93   Med: 4.27   Max: 17.06
Current: -6.49


SBDS's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
87.06% of 1128 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.905 vs SBDS: -6.49

Solo Brands's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

Solo Brands's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.4 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-19.6 Mil.

Warning Sign:

Solo Brands Inc had lost money in 58% of the time over the past 12quarters.


Solo Brands  (OTCPK:SBDS) 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 Nokia’s 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.


Solo Brands Operating Margin % Related Terms


Solo Brands Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solo Brands'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.

Solo Brands Operating Margin % Chart

Solo Brands Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 17.06 5.98 4.27 -8.47 -6.31

Solo Brands Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.22 0.45 -26.84 -1.45 -7.05

SBDS vs KPEA, YJ, JWEL: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Solo Brands'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.


Solo Brands Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Solo Brands's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Solo Brands's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Solo Brands 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.

Solo Brands's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-19.988 / 316.581
=-6.31 %

Solo Brands's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-4.432 / 62.881
=-7.05 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of -7.05% mean?
Solo Brands (SBDS) has a Operating Margin % of -7.05% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Solo Brands and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Solo Brands ranks #982 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 87.1%.
Is Solo Brands' Operating Margin % too high?
Solo Brands' current Operating Margin % is -7.05%. Based on the distribution chart, Solo Brands ranks #982 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Solo Brands has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solo Brands' Operating Margin % compare to KPEA and YJ?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Solo Brands ranks #982 out of 1128 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Solo Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.91, based on 1,128 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 Solo Brands and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solo Brands's current Operating Margin % is -7.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solo Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solo Brands (SBDS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.01, compared to a current price of $3.43 — trading 86.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -7.05%. Solo Brands' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Solo Brands (SBDS), the current Operating Margin % is -7.05% 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 Solo Brands (SBDS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solo Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.43 is trading 86.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $26.01. GuruFocus considers Solo Brands to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SBDS:

  • Operating Margin %: -7.05%
  • GF Value™: $26.01 vs. price of $3.43 (86.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SBDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Solo Brands Business Description

Address 1001 Mustang Drive, Suite 121, Grapevine, TX, USA, 76051
Solo Brands Inc is a Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) platform. It operates four premium outdoor lifestyle brands Solo Stove, Oru, ISLE, and Chubbies apparel. Solo Stove offers portable, low-smoke fire pits, grills, and camping stoves for backyard and outdoor use in different sizes, fire pit bundles, gear kits, stoves, cookware, dinnerware, and a variety of clothing and accessories. Oru offers a flagship line of lightweight, foldable kayaks. ISLE produces high-quality stand-up paddle boards with colorful designs that are engineered to accommodate every skill level, style, and interest. Chubbies is a fun-loving, premium apparel brand that offers well-fitted comfortable clothing, and other brands with different services and products.
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