WestBond EnterprisesTSXV:WBE -6.38%55 Operating Margin % is 10.56% as of Dec. 2025, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 6.57. GuruFocus rates TSXV:WBE with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Forest Products companies, WestBond Enterprises ranks better than 69.61% 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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WestBond Enterprises Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WestBond Enterprises'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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, WestBond Enterprises'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.
WestBond Enterprises Operating Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, WestBond Enterprises's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WestBond Enterprises'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.
WestBond Enterprises'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.
WestBond Enterprises (TSXV:WBE) has a Operating Margin % of 10.56% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on WestBond Enterprises and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 6.57. According to the industry distribution chart, WestBond Enterprises ranks #86 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is WestBond Enterprises' Operating Margin % too high?
WestBond Enterprises' current Operating Margin % of 10.56% is 61% above median its 10-year median of 6.57. The Forest Products industry median Operating Margin % is 2.60. WestBond Enterprises' value of 10.56% is 306.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WestBond Enterprises ranks #86 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, WestBond Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WestBond Enterprises' Operating Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, WestBond Enterprises ranks #86 out of 283 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts WestBond Enterprises in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.60. WestBond Enterprises' value of 10.56% is 306.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.57 vs. the industry median of 2.60, WestBond Enterprises 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 Forest Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Forest Products companies is 2.60, based on 283 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. WestBond Enterprises's current Operating Margin % of 10.56% is 306.2% 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 WestBond Enterprises and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WestBond Enterprises's current Operating Margin % is 10.56%, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 6.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WestBond Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WestBond Enterprises (TSXV:WBE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.18, compared to a current price of C$0.22 — trading 22.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 10.56%, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 6.57 and 306.2% above the Forest Products industry median of 2.60. WestBond Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 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 WestBond Enterprises (TSXV:WBE), the current Operating Margin % is 10.56% 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 WestBond Enterprises (TSXV:WBE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WestBond Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$0.22 is trading 22.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.18.
GuruFocus considers WestBond Enterprises to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSXV:WBE:
Operating Margin %: 10.56% (61% above median its 10-year median of 6.57)
GF Value™: C$0.18 vs. price of C$0.22 (22.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 306.2% above the Forest Products median (#86 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSXV:WBE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WestBond Enterprises Corp is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling disposable paper products for medical, hygienic, and industrial uses. The company operates in a single segment of Disposable Paper Products. Its products are categorized under Personal hygiene, Clinical, Wipes, Non-Wipe air-laid, and Other products. The company's product pipeline includes examination table paper, and others.
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