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SymboticSYM +2.42%83 Operating Margin % is 0.90% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SYM with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,035 Industrial Products companies, Symbotic ranks worse than 78.35% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Symbotic's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6 Mil. Symbotic's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $676 Mil. Therefore, Symbotic's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.90%.
Good Sign:
Symbotic Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Symbotic's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SYM'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -119.86 Med: -23.66 Max: -0.8
Current: -0.8
SYM's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 78.35% of 3035
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.46
vs SYM: -0.80
Symbotic's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 48.30% per year.
Symbotic's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-20 Mil.
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.
Symbotic Operating Margin % Related Terms
Symbotic Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Symbotic'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.
SYM vs CSW, FELE, XE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Symbotic'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.
Symbotic Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Symbotic's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Symbotic'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.
Symbotic's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Symbotic (SYM) has a Operating Margin % of 0.90% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Symbotic and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Symbotic ranks #2378 out of 3035 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is Symbotic's Operating Margin % too high?
Symbotic's current Operating Margin % is 0.90%. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.46. Symbotic's value of 0.90% is 86.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Symbotic ranks #2378 out of 3035 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Symbotic has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symbotic's Operating Margin % compare to CSW and FELE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Symbotic ranks #2378 out of 3035 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Symbotic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.46. Symbotic's value of 0.90% is 86.1% below this benchmark. 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 6.46, based on 3,035 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. Symbotic's current Operating Margin % of 0.90% is 86.1% 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 Symbotic and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symbotic's current Operating Margin % is 0.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symbotic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symbotic (SYM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.90, compared to a current price of $46.96 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.90% and 86.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 6.46. Symbotic's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Symbotic (SYM), the current Operating Margin % is 0.90% 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 Symbotic (SYM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symbotic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $46.96 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.90.
GuruFocus considers Symbotic to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SYM:
Operating Margin %: 0.90%
GF Value™: $46.90 vs. price of $46.96 (0.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.1% below the Industrial Products median (#2378 of 3035)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SYM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Symbotic Inc. is an automation technology company that develops solutions to improve operating efficiencies in modern warehouses. The group designs, commercializes, and deploys end-to-end technology systems that significantly enhance supply chain operations. The company automates the processing of pallets, cases, and individual items within warehouse environments. Its systems strengthen operations at the front end of the supply chain and provide benefits to all supply partners downstream. The company operates in two geographical regions: the United States and international markets, with the majority of its revenue generated in the United States.
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