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Savers Value VillageSVV -1.84%83 Operating Margin % is 3.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 8.97. GuruFocus rates SVV with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Savers Value Village ranks better than 69.06% on this metric.
Savers Value Village (NYSE:SVV) 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.
Savers Value Village Operating Margin % Related Terms
Savers Value Village Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Savers Value Village'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.
SVV vs EYE, WINA, SBH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Savers Value Village'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.
Savers Value Village Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Savers Value Village's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Savers Value Village's Operating Margin % falls into.
Savers Value Village 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.
Savers Value Village'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.
Savers Value Village (SVV) has a Operating Margin % of 3.09% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Savers Value Village and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 8.97. Over the past decade, Savers Value Village's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.82 to 15.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Savers Value Village ranks #349 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is Savers Value Village's Operating Margin % too high?
Savers Value Village's current Operating Margin % of 3.09% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 8.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 15.13. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.89. Savers Value Village's value of 3.09% is 20.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Savers Value Village ranks #349 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Savers Value Village has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Savers Value Village's Operating Margin % compare to EYE and WINA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Savers Value Village ranks #349 out of 1128 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Savers Value Village in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.89. Savers Value Village's value of 3.09% is 20.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Savers Value Village's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.82 to 15.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.97 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Savers Value Village 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.89, based on 1,128 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. Savers Value Village's current Operating Margin % of 3.09% is 20.6% 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 Savers Value Village and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Savers Value Village's current Operating Margin % is 3.09%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 8.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Savers Value Village stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Savers Value Village (SVV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.88, compared to a current price of $9.58 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.09%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 8.97 and 20.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.89. Savers Value Village's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 Savers Value Village (SVV), the current Operating Margin % is 3.09% 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 Savers Value Village (SVV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Savers Value Village stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.58 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.88.
GuruFocus considers Savers Value Village to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SVV:
Operating Margin %: 3.09% (66% below median its 10-year median of 8.97)
GF Value™: $12.88 vs. price of $9.58 (25.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#349 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SVV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Savers Value Village Inc is a for-profit thrift operator in the United States and Canada. It purchases second-hand textiles (i.e., clothing, bedding, and bath items), shoes, accessories, housewares, books, and other goods from its non-profit partners (NPPs), either directly from them or via on-site donations (OSDs) at Community Donation Centers at its stores. The company then processes, selects, prices, and sells these items in its stores.
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