eHealthSTU:M5V 49 Operating Margin % is 3.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 3.76. GuruFocus rates STU:M5V with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 67 Insurance companies, eHealth ranks better than 56.72% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. eHealth's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.0 Mil. eHealth's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €76.1 Mil. Therefore, eHealth's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.97%.
The historical rank and industry rank for eHealth's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:M5V'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.5 Med: 3.76 Max: 20.84
Current: 12.71
STU:M5V's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 56.72% of 67
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 10.38
vs STU:M5V: 12.71
eHealth's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
eHealth's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.0 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €57.2 Mil.
eHealth (STU:M5V) 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.
eHealth Operating Margin % Related Terms
eHealth Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for eHealth'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:M5V vs XHG, QDMI, ZBAO: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Insurance Brokers subindustry, eHealth'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.
eHealth Operating Margin % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, eHealth's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where eHealth'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.
eHealth'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.
eHealth (STU:M5V) has a Operating Margin % of 3.97% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on eHealth and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.76. According to the industry distribution chart, eHealth ranks #29 out of 67 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is eHealth's Operating Margin % too high?
eHealth's current Operating Margin % of 3.97% is near median its 10-year median of 3.76. The Insurance industry median Operating Margin % is 10.38. eHealth's value of 3.97% is 61.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, eHealth ranks #29 out of 67 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, eHealth has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does eHealth's Operating Margin % compare to XHG and QDMI?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, eHealth ranks #29 out of 67 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts eHealth in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 10.38. eHealth's value of 3.97% is 61.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.76 vs. the industry median of 10.38, eHealth 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 Insurance company?
The median Operating Margin % among Insurance companies is 10.38, based on 67 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. eHealth's current Operating Margin % of 3.97% is 61.8% 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 eHealth and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Operating Margin % is 10.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. eHealth's current Operating Margin % is 3.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is eHealth stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, eHealth (STU:M5V) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.15, compared to a current price of €1.43 — trading 65.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.76 and 61.8% below the Insurance industry median of 10.38. eHealth's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 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 eHealth (STU:M5V), the current Operating Margin % is 3.97% 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 eHealth (STU:M5V) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, eHealth stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.43 is trading 65.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.15.
GuruFocus considers eHealth to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:M5V:
Operating Margin %: 3.97% (near median its 10-year median of 3.76)
GF Value™: €4.15 vs. price of €1.43 (65.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.8% below the Insurance median (#29 of 67)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:M5V stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
eHealth Inc is a company involved in private health insurance marketplace with a technology and service platform that provides consumer engagement, education and health insurance enrollment solutions. The company operates its business in two segments: Medicare which provides health insurance plans and lesser extent ancillary products such as dental and vision insurance and hospital indemnity plans, to medicare eligible consumers; and Employer and Individual provides individual and family health insurance, and small business health insurance plans and Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements. It derives maximum revenue from Medicare Segment. All of the company's revenue is derived from the United States. It also has a presence in China.
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