Ultra Clean HoldingsUCTT +9.94%66 Operating Margin % is 2.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 4.95. GuruFocus rates UCTT with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Semiconductors companies, Ultra Clean Holdings ranks worse than 60.41% 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.
Ultra Clean Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ultra Clean Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ultra Clean Holdings'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.
UCTT vs VECO, AMBA, ACLS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Ultra Clean Holdings'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.
Ultra Clean Holdings Operating Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Ultra Clean Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ultra Clean Holdings'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.
Ultra Clean Holdings'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.
Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT) has a Operating Margin % of 2.14% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ultra Clean Holdings and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 4.95. Over the past decade, Ultra Clean Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.03 to 9.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Ultra Clean Holdings ranks #618 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Ultra Clean Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Ultra Clean Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 2.14% is 57% below median its 10-year median of 4.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.03 to a high of 9.68. The Semiconductors industry median Operating Margin % is 5.24. Ultra Clean Holdings' value of 2.14% is 59.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ultra Clean Holdings ranks #618 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ultra Clean Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ultra Clean Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to VECO and AMBA?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Ultra Clean Holdings ranks #618 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ultra Clean Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.24. Ultra Clean Holdings' value of 2.14% is 59.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Ultra Clean Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.03 to 9.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.95 vs. the industry median of 5.24, Ultra Clean Holdings 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Operating Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 5.24, based on 1,023 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. Ultra Clean Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 2.14% is 59.2% 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 Ultra Clean Holdings and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ultra Clean Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 2.14%, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 4.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ultra Clean Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.25, compared to a current price of $119.11 — trading 211.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.14%, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 4.95 and 59.2% below the Semiconductors industry median of 5.24. Ultra Clean Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT), the current Operating Margin % is 2.14% 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 Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ultra Clean Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $119.11 is trading 211.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.25.
GuruFocus considers Ultra Clean Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UCTT:
Operating Margin %: 2.14% (57% below median its 10-year median of 4.95)
GF Value™: $38.25 vs. price of $119.11 (211.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.2% below the Semiconductors median (#618 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UCTT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ultra Clean Holdings Inc, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and supplies production tools, modules, and subsystems for the semiconductor capital equipment industry. The product includes precision robotic solutions, gas delivery systems, and a variety of industrial and automation production equipment products; subsystems include wafer cleaning subsystems, chemical delivery modules, top-plate assemblies, frame assemblies, and process modules. Its customer base includes firms in the semiconductor capital equipment industry, medical, energy, industrial, flat panel, and research equipment industries. It has two segments: Products and Services. Its principal markets are the Americas, Asia Pacific, and EMEA.
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