Standex InternationalSXI +5.09%83 Operating Margin % is 17.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 12.97. GuruFocus rates SXI with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $211.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, Standex International ranks better than 86.97% on this metric.
Standex International (NYSE:SXI) 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.
Standex International Operating Margin % Related Terms
Standex International Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Standex 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.
SXI vs KAI, MWA, BW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Standex 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.
Standex International Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Standex International's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standex International's Operating Margin % falls into.
Standex International 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.
Standex International's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Standex International (SXI) has a Operating Margin % of 17.58% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Standex International and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 12.97. Over the past decade, Standex International's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.92 to 17.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Standex International ranks #396 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is Standex International's Operating Margin % too high?
Standex International's current Operating Margin % of 17.58% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 12.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.92 to a high of 17.04. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Standex International's value of 17.58% is 169.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standex International ranks #396 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Standex International has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standex International's Operating Margin % compare to KAI and MWA?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Standex International ranks #396 out of 3038 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Standex International in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Standex International's value of 17.58% is 169.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Standex International's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.92 to 17.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.97 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Standex 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.53, based on 3,038 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. Standex International's current Operating Margin % of 17.58% is 169.2% 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 Standex International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standex International's current Operating Margin % is 17.58%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 12.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standex International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standex International (SXI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $211.05, compared to a current price of $334.03 — trading 58.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 17.58%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 12.97 and 169.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. Standex International's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Standex International (SXI), the current Operating Margin % is 17.58% 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 Standex International (SXI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standex International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $334.03 is trading 58.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $211.05.
GuruFocus considers Standex International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SXI:
Operating Margin %: 17.58% (36% above median its 10-year median of 12.97)
GF Value™: $211.05 vs. price of $334.03 (58.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 169.2% above the Industrial Products median (#396 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SXI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standex International Corp is an industrial manufacturer of different products and services used in commercial and industrial markets. The company has five reportable segments: Electronics, Engraving, Scientific, Engineering Technologies, and Specialty Solutions. The maximum revenue is generated from its Electronics segment, which is a component and value-added services provider of both sensing and switching technologies, as well as magnetic power conversion components and assemblies, like custom wound transformers and inductors, current sense technology, value-added assemblies, and mechanical packaging, among others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States and the rest from the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), as well as other regions.
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