Impro Precision IndustriesSTU:7IP -3.17%64 Operating Margin % is 16.71% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 17.40. GuruFocus rates STU:7IP with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, Impro Precision Industries ranks better than 87.36% on this metric.
Impro Precision Industries Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Impro Precision Industries's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:7IP'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.18 Med: 17.4 Max: 20.25
Current: 17.22
STU:7IP's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 87.36% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs STU:7IP: 17.22
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.
Impro Precision Industries Operating Margin % Related Terms
Impro Precision Industries Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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:7IP vs GEV, ETN, PH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Impro Precision Industries'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.
Impro Precision Industries Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Impro Precision Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Impro Precision Industries'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.
Impro Precision Industries'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.
Impro Precision Industries (STU:7IP) has a Operating Margin % of 16.71% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Impro Precision Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.40. Over the past decade, Impro Precision Industries' Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.18 to 20.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Impro Precision Industries ranks #384 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is Impro Precision Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
Impro Precision Industries' current Operating Margin % of 16.71% is near median its 10-year median of 17.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.18 to a high of 20.25. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Impro Precision Industries' value of 16.71% is 155.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Impro Precision Industries ranks #384 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Impro Precision Industries has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Impro Precision Industries' Operating Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Impro Precision Industries ranks #384 out of 3038 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Impro Precision Industries in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Impro Precision Industries' value of 16.71% is 155.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Impro Precision Industries' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.18 to 20.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.40 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Impro Precision Industries 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.53, based on 3,038 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. Impro Precision Industries's current Operating Margin % of 16.71% is 155.9% 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 Impro Precision Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Impro Precision Industries's current Operating Margin % is 16.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Impro Precision Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impro Precision Industries (STU:7IP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.35, compared to a current price of €0.92 — trading 161.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 16.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.40 and 155.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. Impro Precision Industries' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Impro Precision Industries (STU:7IP), the current Operating Margin % is 16.71% 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 Impro Precision Industries (STU:7IP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impro Precision Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.92 is trading 161.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.35.
GuruFocus considers Impro Precision Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:7IP:
Operating Margin %: 16.71% (near median its 10-year median of 17.40)
GF Value™: €0.35 vs. price of €0.92 (161.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 155.9% above the Industrial Products median (#384 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:7IP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Impro Precision Industries Ltd is an investment holding company. It operates in four segments: Investment casting, Precision machining and others, Sand casting, and Surface Treatment. The products and services offered are widely applied to various end-markets, including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, high horsepower engines, hydraulic equipment, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, recreational boats and vehicles, aerospace, and medical. The company's geographical segments are the Americas, Europe, and Asia, of which key revenue is generated from the Americas.
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