Impax Asset Management Group (STU:LW4) 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.
Impax Asset Management Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Impax Asset Management Group 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.
Impax Asset Management Group Operating Margin % Chart
STU:LW4 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Impax Asset Management 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.
Impax Asset Management Group Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Impax Asset Management Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Impax Asset Management Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Impax Asset Management Group 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.
* 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.
Impax Asset Management Group (STU:LW4) has a Operating Margin % of 12.64% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Impax Asset Management Group and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 23.27. Over the past decade, Impax Asset Management Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 17.15 to 37.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Impax Asset Management Group ranks #328 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Impax Asset Management Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Impax Asset Management Group's current Operating Margin % of 12.64% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 23.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.15 to a high of 37.24. The Asset Management industry median Operating Margin % is 17.00. Impax Asset Management Group's value of 12.64% is 25.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Impax Asset Management Group ranks #328 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Impax Asset Management Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Impax Asset Management Group's Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Impax Asset Management Group ranks #328 out of 656 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Impax Asset Management Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 17.00. Impax Asset Management Group's value of 12.64% is 25.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Impax Asset Management Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 17.15 to 37.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.27 vs. the industry median of 17.00, Impax Asset Management Group 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Asset Management companies is 17.00, based on 656 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. Impax Asset Management Group's current Operating Margin % of 12.64% is 25.6% 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 Impax Asset Management Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 17.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Impax Asset Management Group's current Operating Margin % is 12.64%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 23.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Impax Asset Management Group stock overvalued right now?
Impax Asset Management Group (STU:LW4) has a current Operating Margin % of 12.64%. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.64, compared to a current price of €1.09 — trading 58.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.64%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 23.27 and 25.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 17.00. Impax Asset Management Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Impax Asset Management Group (STU:LW4), the current Operating Margin % is 12.64% 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 Impax Asset Management Group (STU:LW4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impax Asset Management Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.09 is trading 58.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.64.
Key valuation signals for STU:LW4:
Operating Margin %: 12.64% (46% below median its 10-year median of 23.27)
GF Value™: €2.64 vs. price of €1.09 (58.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.6% below the Asset Management median (#328 of 656)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LW4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Impax Asset Management Group PLC is an investment firm. It operates in both listed and private markets strategies, investing in the opportunities arising from the transition to a more sustainable economy. The Group is managed on an integrated basis and there is one reportable segment The company offers listed and private equity strategies to institutional clients, with assets under management and advice. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from North America and also has a presence in UK; France; Luxembourg; Netherlands; Ireland; Australia and other regions.
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