Molson Coors Beverage CoSTU:NY7 +2.35%68 Operating Margin % is 12.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 13.86. GuruFocus rates STU:NY7 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €50.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Molson Coors Beverage Co ranks better than 72.86% on this metric.
Molson Coors Beverage Co operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Molson Coors Beverage Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:NY7'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.91 Med: 13.86 Max: 15.62
Current: 15.38
STU:NY7's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 72.86% of 210
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 7.915
vs STU:NY7: 15.38
Molson Coors Beverage Co (STU:NY7) 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.
Molson Coors Beverage Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Molson Coors Beverage Co 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:NY7 vs SAM, STZ: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Molson Coors Beverage Co'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.
Molson Coors Beverage Co Operating Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Molson Coors Beverage Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Molson Coors Beverage Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Molson Coors Beverage Co 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.
Molson Coors Beverage Co'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.
Molson Coors Beverage Co (STU:NY7) has a Operating Margin % of 12.22% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Molson Coors Beverage Co and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 13.86. Over the past decade, Molson Coors Beverage Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.91 to 15.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Molson Coors Beverage Co ranks #57 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Molson Coors Beverage Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Molson Coors Beverage Co's current Operating Margin % of 12.22% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 13.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.91 to a high of 15.62. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Operating Margin % is 7.92. Molson Coors Beverage Co's value of 12.22% is 54.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Molson Coors Beverage Co ranks #57 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Molson Coors Beverage Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Molson Coors Beverage Co's Operating Margin % compare to SAM and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Molson Coors Beverage Co ranks #57 out of 210 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Molson Coors Beverage Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.92. Molson Coors Beverage Co's value of 12.22% is 54.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Molson Coors Beverage Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.91 to 15.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.86 vs. the industry median of 7.92, Molson Coors Beverage Co 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 a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Operating Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 7.92, based on 210 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. Molson Coors Beverage Co's current Operating Margin % of 12.22% is 54.4% 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 Molson Coors Beverage Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Molson Coors Beverage Co's current Operating Margin % is 12.22%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 13.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Molson Coors Beverage Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Molson Coors Beverage Co (STU:NY7) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €50.36, compared to a current price of €36.20 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.22%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 13.86 and 54.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 7.92. Molson Coors Beverage Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 Molson Coors Beverage Co (STU:NY7), the current Operating Margin % is 12.22% 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 Molson Coors Beverage Co (STU:NY7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Molson Coors Beverage Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €36.20 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €50.36.
GuruFocus considers Molson Coors Beverage Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:NY7:
Operating Margin %: 12.22% (12% below median its 10-year median of 13.86)
GF Value™: €50.36 vs. price of €36.20 (28.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#57 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:NY7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Molson Coors owns well-known beer brands including Miller, Coors, Blue Moon, and Carling, and ranks as the second-largest beer maker in both value and volume in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Through licensing agreements, it also brews and distributes beer and nonbeer beverage categories under partner brands from Heineken, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Asahi, Fever-Tree, and Coca-Cola. North America remains its largest market, accounting for nearly 80% of total revenue.
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