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Orion BreweriesTSE:409A -0.96%13 Operating Margin % is 18.79% as of Sep. 2025, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 11.51. GuruFocus rates TSE:409A with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 208 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Orion Breweries ranks better than 80.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orion Breweries's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:409A'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.96 Med: 11.51 Max: 17.74
Current: 17.74
TSE:409A's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 80.77% of 208
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 8.265
vs TSE:409A: 17.74
Orion Breweries's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
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.
Orion Breweries Operating Margin % Related Terms
Orion Breweries Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orion Breweries'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.
Orion Breweries Operating Margin % Chart
Orion Breweries Annual Data
Trend
Mar24
Mar25
Operating Margin %
12.05
10.96
Orion Breweries Quarterly Data
Mar24
Mar25
Jun25
Sep25
Dec25
Operating Margin %
0.00
0.00
15.29
18.79
18.78
TSE:409A vs STZ, TAP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Orion Breweries'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.
Orion Breweries Operating Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Orion Breweries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orion Breweries'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.
Orion Breweries's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
Orion Breweries (TSE:409A) has a Operating Margin % of 18.79% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Orion Breweries and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 11.51. Over the past decade, Orion Breweries' Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.96 to 17.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Orion Breweries ranks #40 out of 208 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Orion Breweries' Operating Margin % too high?
Orion Breweries' current Operating Margin % of 18.79% is 63% above median its 10-year median of 11.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.96 to a high of 17.74. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Operating Margin % is 8.27. Orion Breweries' value of 18.79% is 127.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orion Breweries ranks #40 out of 208 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Orion Breweries has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orion Breweries' Operating Margin % compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Orion Breweries ranks #40 out of 208 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Orion Breweries in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.27. Orion Breweries' value of 18.79% is 127.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Orion Breweries' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.96 to 17.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.51 vs. the industry median of 8.27, Orion Breweries 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 a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Operating Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 8.27, based on 208 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. Orion Breweries's current Operating Margin % of 18.79% is 127.3% 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 Orion Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orion Breweries's current Operating Margin % is 18.79%, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 11.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orion Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Orion Breweries (TSE:409A) has a current Operating Margin % of 18.79%. The current Operating Margin % is 18.79%, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 11.51 and 127.3% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 8.27. Orion Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Orion Breweries (TSE:409A), the current Operating Margin % is 18.79% as of Sep. 2025. 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.
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