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Utah Medical ProductsUTMD +0.41%73 Operating Margin % is 31.06% as of Jun. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 37.72. GuruFocus rates UTMD with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 814 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Utah Medical Products ranks better than 94.23% on this metric.
Utah Medical Products Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Utah Medical Products's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
UTMD'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.6 Med: 37.72 Max: 45.9
Current: 29.65
UTMD's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 94.23% of 814
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 3.575
vs UTMD: 29.65
Utah Medical Products's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -2.90% per year.
Utah Medical Products (NAS:UTMD) 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.
Utah Medical Products Operating Margin % Related Terms
Utah Medical Products Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Utah Medical Products'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.
UTMD vs EMBC, SMTI, PDEX: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Utah Medical Products'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.
Utah Medical Products Operating Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Utah Medical Products's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Utah Medical Products's Operating Margin % falls into.
Utah Medical Products Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Utah Medical Products'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.
Utah Medical Products (UTMD) has a Operating Margin % of 31.06% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Utah Medical Products and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 37.72. Over the past decade, Utah Medical Products' Operating Margin % has ranged from 29.60 to 45.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Utah Medical Products ranks #47 out of 814 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Utah Medical Products' Operating Margin % too high?
Utah Medical Products' current Operating Margin % of 31.06% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 37.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.60 to a high of 45.90. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Operating Margin % is 3.58. Utah Medical Products' value of 31.06% is 768.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Utah Medical Products ranks #47 out of 814 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Utah Medical Products has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Utah Medical Products' Operating Margin % compare to EMBC and SMTI?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Utah Medical Products ranks #47 out of 814 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Utah Medical Products in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.58. Utah Medical Products' value of 31.06% is 768.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Utah Medical Products' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 29.60 to 45.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.72 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Utah Medical Products 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Operating Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 3.58, based on 814 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. Utah Medical Products's current Operating Margin % of 31.06% is 768.8% 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 Utah Medical Products and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Utah Medical Products's current Operating Margin % is 31.06%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 37.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Utah Medical Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utah Medical Products (UTMD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.89, compared to a current price of $70.84 — trading 22.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 31.06%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 37.72 and 768.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 3.58. Utah Medical Products' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Utah Medical Products (UTMD), the current Operating Margin % is 31.06% as of Jun. 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 Utah Medical Products (UTMD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utah Medical Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $70.84 is trading 22.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.89.
GuruFocus considers Utah Medical Products to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UTMD:
Operating Margin %: 31.06% (18% below median its 10-year median of 37.72)
GF Value™: $57.89 vs. price of $70.84 (22.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 768.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#47 of 814)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UTMD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Utah Medical Products Inc is involved in the business of developing, manufacturing, and distributing medical devices that are mainly proprietary, disposable, and for hospital use. The firm produces its products for Blood pressure monitoring, Blood collection, Electrosurgery, Gynecology, Neonatal critical care, perinatology, and Urology. The company's product portfolio includes Electrosurgical pens, Tenacula, Endoscopic bulb irrigators, and Blood bag spikes. Its products are used mainly in critical care areas, labor and delivery departments of hospitals, and outpatient clinics and physicians' offices.
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