Kerry GroupSTU:KRZ +0.12%65 Operating Margin % is -73.19% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:KRZ with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €80.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,949 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kerry Group ranks better than 81.32% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Kerry Group's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-2,411 Mil. Kerry Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €3,295 Mil. Therefore, Kerry Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -73.19%.
Good Sign:
Kerry Group PLC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kerry Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:KRZ'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.37 Med: 11.32 Max: 13.24
Current: 13.24
STU:KRZ's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 81.32% of 1949
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs STU:KRZ: 13.24
Kerry Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
Kerry Group's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-2,411 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €895 Mil.
Kerry Group (STU:KRZ) 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.
Kerry Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kerry Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kerry Group'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:KRZ vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kerry Group'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.
Kerry Group Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kerry Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kerry Group'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.
Kerry Group'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.
Kerry Group (STU:KRZ) has a Operating Margin % of -73.19% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kerry Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Kerry Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.37 to 13.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Kerry Group ranks #364 out of 1949 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Kerry Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Kerry Group's current Operating Margin % is -73.19%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.37 to a high of 13.24. Based on the distribution chart, Kerry Group ranks #364 out of 1949 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kerry Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kerry Group's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kerry Group ranks #364 out of 1949 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kerry Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Historically, Kerry Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.37 to 13.24 over the past decade. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,949 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 Kerry Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kerry Group's current Operating Margin % is -73.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kerry Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kerry Group (STU:KRZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €80.37, compared to a current price of €81.35 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -73.19%. Kerry Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Kerry Group (STU:KRZ), the current Operating Margin % is -73.19% 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 Kerry Group (STU:KRZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kerry Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €81.35 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €80.37.
GuruFocus considers Kerry Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:KRZ:
Operating Margin %: -73.19%
GF Value™: €80.37 vs. price of €81.35 (1.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:KRZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kerry Group is a leading taste and ingredient technology company and an innovation partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. The company has more than 200 locations that supply clients in more than 50 countries. Its taste and nutrition unit earns around 67% of its revenue from developed countries and 33% from the developing world, servicing a wide range of sectors, such as meat, meals, snacks, dairy, drinks, and pharmaceuticals. Kerry has expanded through a combination of organic development and dozens of tuck-in acquisitions.
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