The historical rank and industry rank for Inspire Medical Systems's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:2DR'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -105.03 Med: -28.68 Max: 5.61
Current: 5.61
STU:2DR's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 54.17% of 816
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 3.465
vs STU:2DR: 5.61
Inspire Medical Systems (STU:2DR) 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.
Inspire Medical Systems Operating Margin % Related Terms
Inspire Medical Systems Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Inspire Medical Systems'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.
STU:2DR vs BFLY, ATEC, TNDM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Inspire Medical Systems'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.
Inspire Medical Systems Operating Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Inspire Medical Systems's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inspire Medical Systems's Operating Margin % falls into.
Inspire Medical Systems 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.
Inspire Medical Systems'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.
Inspire Medical Systems (STU:2DR) has a Operating Margin % of -0.55% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Inspire Medical Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Inspire Medical Systems ranks #374 out of 816 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Inspire Medical Systems' Operating Margin % too high?
Inspire Medical Systems' current Operating Margin % is -0.55%. Based on the distribution chart, Inspire Medical Systems ranks #374 out of 816 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Inspire Medical Systems has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inspire Medical Systems' Operating Margin % compare to BFLY and ATEC?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Inspire Medical Systems ranks #374 out of 816 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Inspire Medical Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.47. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Operating Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 3.47, based on 816 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 Inspire Medical Systems and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inspire Medical Systems's current Operating Margin % is -0.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inspire Medical Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inspire Medical Systems (STU:2DR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €190.61, compared to a current price of €37.80 — trading 80.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -0.55%. Inspire Medical Systems' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Inspire Medical Systems (STU:2DR), the current Operating Margin % is -0.55% 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 Inspire Medical Systems (STU:2DR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inspire Medical Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €37.80 is trading 80.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €190.61.
GuruFocus considers Inspire Medical Systems to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:2DR:
Operating Margin %: -0.55%
GF Value™: €190.61 vs. price of €37.80 (80.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:2DR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Inspire Medical Systems Inc operates as a medical technology company. It focuses on the development and commercialization of minimally invasive solutions for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It offers Inspire system, a neurostimulation technology that provides a safe and effective treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. The firm has operating footprints in the United States and All other countries wherein, it generates a majority of its revenue from the United States. Its segment revenues are derived from the sales of its product, the Inspire system, to hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in the U.S. and in selected countries in Europe and the Asia Pacific region.
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