SIDU (Sidus Space) Operating Margin %: -1,523.68% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SIDU Sidus Space Inc SIDU
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What is Sidus Space Operating Margin %?

Sidus Space SIDU -5.28% 30 Operating Margin % is -1,523.68% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SIDU with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 350 Aerospace & Defense companies, Sidus Space ranks worse than 97.71% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Sidus Space's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-5.47 Mil. Sidus Space's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.36 Mil. Therefore, Sidus Space's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1,523.68%.

Warning Sign:

Sidus Space Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -43%.

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

SIDU' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -827.66   Med: -210.05   Max: -68.08
Current: -782.08


SIDU's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
97.71% of 350 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 7.74 vs SIDU: -782.08

Sidus Space's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -43.00% per year.

Sidus Space's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-5.47 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-27.40 Mil.


Sidus Space  (NAS:SIDU) 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.


Sidus Space Operating Margin % Related Terms


Sidus Space Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sidus Space'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.

Sidus Space Operating Margin % Chart

Sidus Space Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -249.40 -165.14 -210.05 -336.38 -827.66

Sidus Space 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 -2,551.68 -419.51 -433.82 -1,879.35 -1,523.68

SIDU vs FJET, POWW, BUKS: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Sidus Space'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.


Sidus Space Operating Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Sidus Space's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sidus Space's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Sidus Space 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.

Sidus Space'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 )
=-28.008 / 3.384
=-827.66 %

Sidus Space'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 )
=-5.47 / 0.359
=-1,523.68 %

* 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 -1,523.68% mean?
Sidus Space (SIDU) has a Operating Margin % of -1,523.68% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sidus Space and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sidus Space ranks #342 out of 350 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is Sidus Space's Operating Margin % too high?
Sidus Space's current Operating Margin % is -1,523.68%. Based on the distribution chart, Sidus Space ranks #342 out of 350 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sidus Space has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sidus Space's Operating Margin % compare to FJET and POWW?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Sidus Space ranks #342 out of 350 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sidus Space in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.74. 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Operating Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 7.74, based on 350 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 Sidus Space and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sidus Space's current Operating Margin % is -1,523.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sidus Space stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sidus Space (SIDU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.10, compared to a current price of $1.89 — trading 1785% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -1,523.68%. Sidus Space's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 4 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 Sidus Space (SIDU), the current Operating Margin % is -1,523.68% 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 Sidus Space (SIDU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sidus Space stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.89 is trading 1785% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.10. GuruFocus considers Sidus Space to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SIDU:

  • Operating Margin %: -1,523.68%
  • GF Value™: $0.10 vs. price of $1.89 (1785% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Sidus Space Business Description

Address 150 N. Sykes Creek Parkway, Suite 200, Merritt Island, FL, USA, 32953
Sidus Space Inc is a space and defense technology company with core capabilities that include dual use satellite manufacturing & technology integration, AI products and services, space and defense hardware components and space-based data solutions. The company generates revenue through a combination of: Satellite platform sales and customization, Payload hosting and mission services, Engineering and systems integration services, and Space and defense hardware manufacturing. The firm supports Commercial Space, Aerospace, Defense, Underwater Marine, and other commercial and government customers. The firm generates revenue principally from satellite platform and payload hosting contracts, manufacturing and engineering services, mission operations, and sales of proprietary hardware products.
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