Stadler Rail AGSRAIF -0.11%81 Operating Margin % is 5.43% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 5.56. GuruFocus rates SRAIF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Stadler Rail AG ranks worse than 64.75% on this metric.
Stadler Rail AG (OTCPK:SRAIF) 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.
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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.
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Stadler Rail AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stadler Rail AG'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.
SRAIF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Stadler Rail AG'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.
Stadler Rail AG Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Stadler Rail AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stadler Rail AG'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.
Stadler Rail AG'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.
Stadler Rail AG (SRAIF) has a Operating Margin % of 5.43% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Stadler Rail AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.56. Over the past decade, Stadler Rail AG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.09 to 8.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Stadler Rail AG ranks #652 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Stadler Rail AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Stadler Rail AG's current Operating Margin % of 5.43% is near median its 10-year median of 5.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.09 to a high of 8.65. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.37. Stadler Rail AG's value of 5.43% is 26.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stadler Rail AG ranks #652 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stadler Rail AG has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stadler Rail AG's Operating Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Stadler Rail AG ranks #652 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Stadler Rail AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.37. Stadler Rail AG's value of 5.43% is 26.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Stadler Rail AG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.09 to 8.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.56 vs. the industry median of 7.37, Stadler Rail AG has consistently been below 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 Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.37, based on 1,007 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. Stadler Rail AG's current Operating Margin % of 5.43% is 26.3% below 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 Stadler Rail AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stadler Rail AG's current Operating Margin % is 5.43%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stadler Rail AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stadler Rail AG (SRAIF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.96, compared to a current price of $28.47 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.43%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.56 and 26.3% below the Transportation industry median of 7.37. Stadler Rail AG's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 Stadler Rail AG (SRAIF), the current Operating Margin % is 5.43% 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.
Is Stadler Rail AG (SRAIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stadler Rail AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.47 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.96.
GuruFocus considers Stadler Rail AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SRAIF:
Operating Margin %: 5.43% (near median its 10-year median of 5.56)
GF Value™: $37.96 vs. price of $28.47 (25% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.3% below the Transportation median (#652 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SRAIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stadler Rail AG is a Switzerland based producer of rolling stock and related systems. The company operates in three reportable segments that are Rolling Stock segment which include the manufacturing of various types of rail vehicles. The Service & Components segment offers full service, modernization and revision, spare parts service, and vehicle repairs, including the maintenance and assessment of defects, and Signalling segment develops and distributes various signalling solutions for vehicles and infrastructures. Geographically, the company operates in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, America, CIS and Rest of the world.
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