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ShufersalSHUFF 75 Operating Margin % is 7.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 3.95. GuruFocus rates SHUFF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.88. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Retail - Defensive companies, Shufersal ranks better than 79.61% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Shufersal's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $92 Mil. Shufersal's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,228 Mil. Therefore, Shufersal's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.46%.
Good Sign:
Shufersal Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shufersal's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHUFF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.6 Med: 3.95 Max: 7.01
Current: 7.01
SHUFF's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 79.61% of 309
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.27
vs SHUFF: 7.01
Shufersal's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
Shufersal's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $92 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $342 Mil.
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.
Shufersal Operating Margin % Related Terms
Shufersal Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shufersal'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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Shufersal'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.
Shufersal Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Shufersal's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shufersal'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.
Shufersal'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.
Shufersal (SHUFF) has a Operating Margin % of 7.46% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Shufersal and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 3.95. Over the past decade, Shufersal's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.60 to 7.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Shufersal ranks #63 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Shufersal's Operating Margin % too high?
Shufersal's current Operating Margin % of 7.46% is 89% above median its 10-year median of 3.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.60 to a high of 7.01. The Retail - Defensive industry median Operating Margin % is 3.27. Shufersal's value of 7.46% is 128.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shufersal ranks #63 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shufersal has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shufersal's Operating Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Shufersal ranks #63 out of 309 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Shufersal in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.27. Shufersal's value of 7.46% is 128.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Shufersal's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.60 to 7.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.95 vs. the industry median of 3.27, Shufersal 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.27, based on 309 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. Shufersal's current Operating Margin % of 7.46% is 128.1% 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 Shufersal and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shufersal's current Operating Margin % is 7.46%, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 3.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shufersal stock overvalued right now?
Shufersal (SHUFF) has a current Operating Margin % of 7.46%. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.88, compared to a current price of $12.83 — trading 44.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.46%, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 3.95 and 128.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.27. Shufersal's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Shufersal (SHUFF), the current Operating Margin % is 7.46% 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 Shufersal (SHUFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shufersal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.83 is trading 44.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.88.
Key valuation signals for SHUFF:
Operating Margin %: 7.46% (89% above median its 10-year median of 3.95)
GF Value™: $8.88 vs. price of $12.83 (44.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 128.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#63 of 309)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHUFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shufersal Ltd is a supermarket chain operator. The company is based in Israel and generates all revenue domestically. Shufersal has three operating segments: retail segment, real estate segment, and Be segment. The retail segment, which contributes the largest portion of revenue, operates neighborhood and regional food stores, a group of organic food stores, and engages in the marketing, manufacture, and sale of both frozen and fresh baked products. The real estate segment includes leasing of various commercial and other properties. The Be segment includes operation of drug stores that mainly sell cosmetics, convenience, and toiletry products. A vast majority of the company's revenue is generated by the retail segment.
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