Schwabenverlag AGSTU:SBV 66 Operating Margin % is 82.52% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3720% above its 10-year median of 2.16. GuruFocus rates STU:SBV with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.88 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,012 Media - Diversified companies, Schwabenverlag AG ranks better than 96.34% on this metric.
Schwabenverlag AG operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Schwabenverlag AG's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SBV'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.63 Med: 2.16 Max: 33.05
Current: 33.05
STU:SBV's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 96.34% of 1012
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.42
vs STU:SBV: 33.05
Schwabenverlag AG's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -6.90% per year.
Schwabenverlag AG (STU:SBV) 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.
Schwabenverlag AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Schwabenverlag AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Schwabenverlag AG'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:SBV vs NYT, WLY: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Schwabenverlag AG'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.
Schwabenverlag AG Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Schwabenverlag AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Schwabenverlag AG'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.
Schwabenverlag AG'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.
Schwabenverlag AG (STU:SBV) has a Operating Margin % of 82.52% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Schwabenverlag AG and its competitors. This is 3720% above median its historical median of 2.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Schwabenverlag AG ranks #37 out of 1012 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 3.7%.
Is Schwabenverlag AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Schwabenverlag AG's current Operating Margin % of 82.52% is 3720% above median its 10-year median of 2.16. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.42. Schwabenverlag AG's value of 82.52% is 3309.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Schwabenverlag AG ranks #37 out of 1012 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Schwabenverlag AG has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schwabenverlag AG's Operating Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Schwabenverlag AG ranks #37 out of 1012 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Schwabenverlag AG in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.42. Schwabenverlag AG's value of 82.52% is 3309.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.16 vs. the industry median of 2.42, Schwabenverlag AG 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.42, based on 1,012 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. Schwabenverlag AG's current Operating Margin % of 82.52% is 3309.9% 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 Schwabenverlag AG and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Schwabenverlag AG's current Operating Margin % is 82.52%, which is 3720% above median its own 10-year median of 2.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schwabenverlag AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schwabenverlag AG (STU:SBV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.88, compared to a current price of €1.10 — trading 41.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 82.52%, which is 3720% above median its 10-year median of 2.16 and 3309.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.42. Schwabenverlag AG's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Schwabenverlag AG (STU:SBV), the current Operating Margin % is 82.52% 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 Schwabenverlag AG (STU:SBV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schwabenverlag AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.10 is trading 41.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.88.
GuruFocus considers Schwabenverlag AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:SBV:
Operating Margin %: 82.52% (3720% above median its 10-year median of 2.16)
GF Value™: €1.88 vs. price of €1.10 (41.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3309.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#37 of 1012)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SBV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Schwabenverlag AG is engaged in the printing and publishing of newspapers, magazines, books and calendars, such as the weekly papers 'Katholisches Sonntagsblatt' and ' L'Osservatore Romano'.
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