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Sonida Senior LivingSNDA -3.17%50 Operating Margin % is -0.33% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SNDA with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 669 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Sonida Senior Living ranks worse than 71.9% on this metric.
Sonida Senior Living Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sonida Senior Living's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SNDA'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.34 Med: -3.41 Max: 4.43
Current: -2.46
SNDA's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 71.9% of 669
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 5.16
vs SNDA: -2.46
Sonida Senior Living's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 14.70% per year.
Sonida Senior Living (NYSE:SNDA) 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.
Sonida Senior Living Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sonida Senior Living Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonida Senior Living'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.
SNDA vs ASTH, SGRY, AVAH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Sonida Senior Living'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.
Sonida Senior Living Operating Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Sonida Senior Living's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonida Senior Living's Operating Margin % falls into.
Sonida Senior Living 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.
Sonida Senior Living'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.
Sonida Senior Living (SNDA) has a Operating Margin % of -0.33% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sonida Senior Living and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonida Senior Living ranks #481 out of 669 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Sonida Senior Living's Operating Margin % too high?
Sonida Senior Living's current Operating Margin % is -0.33%. Based on the distribution chart, Sonida Senior Living ranks #481 out of 669 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sonida Senior Living has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonida Senior Living's Operating Margin % compare to ASTH and SGRY?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Sonida Senior Living ranks #481 out of 669 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sonida Senior Living in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.16. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 5.16, based on 669 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 Sonida Senior Living and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonida Senior Living's current Operating Margin % is -0.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonida Senior Living stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonida Senior Living (SNDA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.81, compared to a current price of $39.67 — trading 110.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -0.33%. Sonida Senior Living's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 10 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 Sonida Senior Living (SNDA), the current Operating Margin % is -0.33% as of Jun. 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 Sonida Senior Living (SNDA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonida Senior Living stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $39.67 is trading 110.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.81.
GuruFocus considers Sonida Senior Living to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SNDA:
Operating Margin %: -0.33%
GF Value™: $18.81 vs. price of $39.67 (110.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SNDA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sonida Senior Living Inc is an owner-operator of senior housing communities in the United States in terms of resident capacity. It provides senior living services to the elderly, including independent living, assisted living, Respite Care and Temporary Care Programs, Home Care Services, and memory care services. The company's objective is to provide value to residents by providing quality senior housing services at reasonable prices. The basic services offered by the company at its senior housing communities comprise meals, housekeeping, laundry, 24-hour staffing, transportation, social and recreational activities, and healthcare monitoring.
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