Sypris SolutionsSYPR 57 Operating Margin % is -13.96% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SYPR with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sypris Solutions ranks worse than 90.26% on this metric.
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.
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Sypris Solutions Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sypris Solutions'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.
SYPR vs PRTS, SCTH, MKDW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Sypris Solutions'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.
Sypris Solutions Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sypris Solutions's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sypris Solutions'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.
Sypris Solutions'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.
Sypris Solutions (SYPR) has a Operating Margin % of -13.96% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sypris Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sypris Solutions ranks #1196 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 90.3%.
Is Sypris Solutions' Operating Margin % too high?
Sypris Solutions' current Operating Margin % is -13.96%. Based on the distribution chart, Sypris Solutions ranks #1196 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sypris Solutions has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sypris Solutions' Operating Margin % compare to PRTS and SCTH?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sypris Solutions ranks #1196 out of 1325 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sypris Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Operating Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.86, based on 1,325 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. 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 Sypris Solutions and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sypris Solutions's current Operating Margin % is -13.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sypris Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sypris Solutions (SYPR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.73, compared to a current price of $2.32 — trading 34.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -13.96%. Sypris Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 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 Sypris Solutions (SYPR), the current Operating Margin % is -13.96% 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 Sypris Solutions (SYPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sypris Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.32 is trading 34.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.73.
GuruFocus considers Sypris Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SYPR:
Operating Margin %: -13.96%
GF Value™: $1.73 vs. price of $2.32 (34.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SYPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sypris Solutions Inc provides products and engineering, design, and manufacturing services for a variety of critical infrastructure sectors, including energy, space, communications, defense, transport, chemical, and water. The company operates in two segments, Sypris Technologies and Sypris Electronics. Sypris Technologies segment includes the sale of forged, machined, welded and heat-treated steel components for heavy commercial vehicle and high-pressure energy pipeline applications, whereas the Sypris Electronics segment includes revenue from circuit card and box build manufacturing, high reliability manufacturing and systems assembly and integration, for aerospace and defense, communications and space applications. The majority of revenue is derived from the Sypris Electronics segment.
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