UFP TechnologiesSTU:UFP -5.41%96 Operating Margin % is 15.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 11.65. GuruFocus rates STU:UFP with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €235.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 817 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, UFP Technologies ranks better than 78.7% on this metric.
UFP Technologies Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for UFP Technologies's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:UFP'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.22 Med: 11.65 Max: 16.75
Current: 15.26
STU:UFP's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 78.7% of 817
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 3.17
vs STU:UFP: 15.26
UFP Technologies's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 12.10% per year.
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.
UFP Technologies Operating Margin % Related Terms
UFP Technologies Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UFP Technologies'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:UFP vs NEOG, ALMR, NVCR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, UFP Technologies'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.
UFP Technologies Operating Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, UFP Technologies's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UFP Technologies'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.
UFP Technologies'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.
UFP Technologies (STU:UFP) has a Operating Margin % of 15.14% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on UFP Technologies and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 11.65. Over the past decade, UFP Technologies' Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.22 to 16.75. According to the industry distribution chart, UFP Technologies ranks #174 out of 817 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is UFP Technologies' Operating Margin % too high?
UFP Technologies' current Operating Margin % of 15.14% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 11.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.22 to a high of 16.75. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Operating Margin % is 3.17. UFP Technologies' value of 15.14% is 377.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UFP Technologies ranks #174 out of 817 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, UFP Technologies has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UFP Technologies' Operating Margin % compare to NEOG and ALMR?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, UFP Technologies ranks #174 out of 817 companies for Operating Margin %. This places UFP Technologies in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.17. UFP Technologies' value of 15.14% is 377.6% above this benchmark. Historically, UFP Technologies' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.22 to 16.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.65 vs. the industry median of 3.17, UFP Technologies 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Operating Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 3.17, based on 817 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. UFP Technologies's current Operating Margin % of 15.14% is 377.6% 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 UFP Technologies and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UFP Technologies's current Operating Margin % is 15.14%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 11.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UFP Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UFP Technologies (STU:UFP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €235.90, compared to a current price of €206.40 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.14%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 11.65 and 377.6% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 3.17. UFP Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 UFP Technologies (STU:UFP), the current Operating Margin % is 15.14% 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 UFP Technologies (STU:UFP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UFP Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €206.40 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €235.90.
GuruFocus considers UFP Technologies to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:UFP:
Operating Margin %: 15.14% (30% above median its 10-year median of 11.65)
GF Value™: €235.90 vs. price of €206.40 (12.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 377.6% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#174 of 817)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:UFP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UFP Technologies Inc is a contract development and manufacturing organization that specializes in single-use and single-patient medical devices. The company manufactures its products by converting raw materials using laminating, molding, radio frequency, and impulse welding, and fabricating manufacturing techniques. It is an important link in the medical device supply chain and a valued outsource partner to many of the top medical device manufacturers in the world. The company's single-use and single-patient devices and components are used in a wide range of medical devices, disposable wound care products, infection prevention, minimally invasive surgery, wearables, orthopedic soft goods, and orthopedic implant packaging.
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