Cleanaway Waste ManagementTSPCF -4.53%85 Operating Margin % is 5.90% as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 7.35. GuruFocus rates TSPCF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 241 Waste Management companies, Cleanaway Waste Management ranks better than 50.62% 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.
Cleanaway Waste Management Operating Margin % Related Terms
Cleanaway Waste Management Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
TSPCF vs WM, RSG, WCN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Cleanaway Waste Management'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.
Cleanaway Waste Management Operating Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Cleanaway Waste Management's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cleanaway Waste Management'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.
Cleanaway Waste Management'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.
Cleanaway Waste Management (TSPCF) has a Operating Margin % of 5.90% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cleanaway Waste Management and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 7.35. Over the past decade, Cleanaway Waste Management's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.16 to 9.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Cleanaway Waste Management ranks #119 out of 241 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Cleanaway Waste Management's Operating Margin % too high?
Cleanaway Waste Management's current Operating Margin % of 5.90% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 7.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.16 to a high of 9.05. The Waste Management industry median Operating Margin % is 6.61. Cleanaway Waste Management's value of 5.90% is 10.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cleanaway Waste Management ranks #119 out of 241 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cleanaway Waste Management has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cleanaway Waste Management's Operating Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Cleanaway Waste Management ranks #119 out of 241 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Cleanaway Waste Management in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.61. Cleanaway Waste Management's value of 5.90% is 10.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Cleanaway Waste Management's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.16 to 9.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.35 vs. the industry median of 6.61, Cleanaway Waste Management has consistently been below 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 Waste Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Waste Management companies is 6.61, based on 241 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. Cleanaway Waste Management's current Operating Margin % of 5.90% is 10.7% 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 Cleanaway Waste Management and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cleanaway Waste Management's current Operating Margin % is 5.90%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 7.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cleanaway Waste Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cleanaway Waste Management (TSPCF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.27, compared to a current price of $1.58 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.90%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 7.35 and 10.7% below the Waste Management industry median of 6.61. Cleanaway Waste Management's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 Cleanaway Waste Management (TSPCF), the current Operating Margin % is 5.90% as of Dec. 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.
Is Cleanaway Waste Management (TSPCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cleanaway Waste Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.58 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.27.
GuruFocus considers Cleanaway Waste Management to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSPCF:
Operating Margin %: 5.90% (20% below median its 10-year median of 7.35)
GF Value™: $2.27 vs. price of $1.58 (30.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.7% below the Waste Management median (#119 of 241)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSPCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cleanaway Waste Management is Australia's largest waste management business with a national footprint in the collection and disposal of waste. It is active in municipal and commercial and industrial waste stream segments and in nonhazardous and hazardous liquid and medical waste. While Cleanaway is allocating greater capital to waste processing and treatment, earnings remain skewed toward waste collection. The company is particularly strong in commercial, industrial, and municipal waste collection with strong market share in all large Australian metro waste collection markets.
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