PVA TePla AGTPLKF 79 Operating Margin % is -2.38% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPLKF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, PVA TePla AG ranks worse than 65.93% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. PVA TePla AG's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.5 Mil. PVA TePla AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $63.4 Mil. Therefore, PVA TePla AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.38%.
Warning Sign:
PVA TePla AG operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PVA TePla AG's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPLKF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.32 Med: 11.85 Max: 14.59
Current: 3.32
TPLKF's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 65.93% of 3032
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.535
vs TPLKF: 3.32
PVA TePla AG's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -8.30% per year.
PVA TePla AG's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.5 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.3 Mil.
PVA TePla AG (OTCPK:TPLKF) 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.
PVA TePla AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
PVA TePla AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PVA TePla AG'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.
TPLKF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, PVA TePla AG'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.
PVA TePla AG Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, PVA TePla AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PVA TePla AG'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.
PVA TePla AG'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.
PVA TePla AG (TPLKF) has a Operating Margin % of -2.38% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on PVA TePla AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, PVA TePla AG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.32 to 14.59. According to the industry distribution chart, PVA TePla AG ranks #1999 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is PVA TePla AG's Operating Margin % too high?
PVA TePla AG's current Operating Margin % is -2.38%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.32 to a high of 14.59. Based on the distribution chart, PVA TePla AG ranks #1999 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PVA TePla AG has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PVA TePla AG's Operating Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, PVA TePla AG ranks #1999 out of 3032 companies for Operating Margin %. This places PVA TePla AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.54. Historically, PVA TePla AG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.32 to 14.59 over the past decade. 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 6.54, based on 3,032 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 PVA TePla AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PVA TePla AG's current Operating Margin % is -2.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PVA TePla AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PVA TePla AG (TPLKF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.61, compared to a current price of $49.85 — trading 130.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -2.38%. PVA TePla AG's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 PVA TePla AG (TPLKF), the current Operating Margin % is -2.38% 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 PVA TePla AG (TPLKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PVA TePla AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $49.85 is trading 130.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.61.
GuruFocus considers PVA TePla AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPLKF:
Operating Margin %: -2.38%
GF Value™: $21.61 vs. price of $49.85 (130.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPLKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PVA TePla AG provides high-tech solutions in the fields of materials and measurement technology. The company operates in two reportable segments: Industrial Systems and Semiconductor Systems. The Industrials Systems segment specializes in the development, construction, and marketing of vacuum heat treatment furnaces for processing materials at high temperatures. The Semiconductor Systems segment, which derives key revenue, provides systems for the semiconductor and solar industry, ranging from systems for the production of silicon crystals for the semiconductor, solar, and optoelectronic industry to systems for plasma treatment in the semiconductor assembly. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Europe, and the rest from Asia and North America.
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