Sun InternationalSVUFF 70 Operating Margin % is 20.30% as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 17.31. GuruFocus rates SVUFF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.87. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 844 Travel & Leisure companies, Sun International ranks better than 78.44% on this metric.
Sun International (OTCPK:SVUFF) 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.
Sun International Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sun International Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sun International'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.
SVUFF vs LVS, MGM, WYNN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Sun International'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.
Sun International Operating Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sun International's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sun International'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.
Sun International'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.
Sun International (SVUFF) has a Operating Margin % of 20.30% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sun International and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 17.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun International ranks #182 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Sun International's Operating Margin % too high?
Sun International's current Operating Margin % of 20.30% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 17.31. The Travel & Leisure industry median Operating Margin % is 8.14. Sun International's value of 20.30% is 149.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun International ranks #182 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sun International has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun International's Operating Margin % compare to LVS and MGM?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Sun International ranks #182 out of 844 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sun International in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.14. Sun International's value of 20.30% is 149.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.31 vs. the industry median of 8.14, Sun International 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Operating Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 8.14, based on 844 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. Sun International's current Operating Margin % of 20.30% is 149.5% 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 Sun International and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sun International's current Operating Margin % is 20.30%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 17.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun International stock overvalued right now?
Sun International (SVUFF) has a current Operating Margin % of 20.30%. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.87, compared to a current price of $2.21 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 20.30%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 17.31 and 149.5% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 8.14. Sun International's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Sun International (SVUFF), the current Operating Margin % is 20.30% 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 Sun International (SVUFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.21 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.87.
Key valuation signals for SVUFF:
Operating Margin %: 20.30% (17% above median its 10-year median of 17.31)
GF Value™: $1.87 vs. price of $2.21 (18.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 149.5% above the Travel & Leisure median (#182 of 844)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SVUFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sun International Ltd is mainly engaged in the development of integrated gaming, hospitality, and leisure destinations in South Africa. Its assets include urban casinos, an online betting business, limited payout machines (LPMs), and hotels and resorts, which offer adventures in luxury destinations that are complemented by personal service. Some of the company's casinos, resorts, and hotels are GrandWest, Sun Time Square, Sun Time Square, Wild Coast Sun, The Table Bay Hotel, and Sun City, among others. Its operating segments are: Urban Casinos, which generate maximum revenue, Resorts and Hotels, Sun Slots group, and Sunbet group.
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