voestalpine AGVLPNY -8.49%62 Operating Margin % is 6.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 5.18. GuruFocus rates VLPNY with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 616 Steel companies, voestalpine AG ranks better than 62.01% on this metric.
voestalpine AG (OTCPK:VLPNY) 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.
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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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voestalpine AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for voestalpine AG'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.
VLPNY vs NUE, STLD, RS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, voestalpine AG'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.
voestalpine AG Operating Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, voestalpine AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where voestalpine AG'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.
voestalpine AG's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
voestalpine AG (VLPNY) has a Operating Margin % of 6.44% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on voestalpine AG and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 5.18. According to the industry distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #234 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is voestalpine AG's Operating Margin % too high?
voestalpine AG's current Operating Margin % of 6.44% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 5.18. The Steel industry median Operating Margin % is 3.00. voestalpine AG's value of 6.44% is 114.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #234 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, voestalpine AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does voestalpine AG's Operating Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #234 out of 616 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts voestalpine AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.00. voestalpine AG's value of 6.44% is 114.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.18 vs. the industry median of 3.00, voestalpine AG 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 Steel company?
The median Operating Margin % among Steel companies is 3.00, based on 616 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. voestalpine AG's current Operating Margin % of 6.44% is 114.7% 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 voestalpine AG and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. voestalpine AG's current Operating Margin % is 6.44%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 5.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is voestalpine AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, voestalpine AG (VLPNY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.52, compared to a current price of $9.70 — trading 75.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.44%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 5.18 and 114.7% above the Steel industry median of 3.00. voestalpine AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 voestalpine AG (VLPNY), the current Operating Margin % is 6.44% 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 voestalpine AG (VLPNY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, voestalpine AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.70 is trading 75.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.52.
GuruFocus considers voestalpine AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VLPNY:
Operating Margin %: 6.44% (24% above median its 10-year median of 5.18)
GF Value™: $5.52 vs. price of $9.70 (75.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 114.7% above the Steel median (#234 of 616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VLPNY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
voestalpine AG is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and development of steel products. Its divisions are: Steel Division, which generates maximum revenue and is involved in the production of steel products and the casting of large turbines. High-Performance Metals Division provides metals for the automotive, consumer goods, power generation, energy, and aviation sectors. The Metal Engineering Division produces rails, turnout systems, track-based monitoring systems, specially treated wire, and others. Metal Forming Division provides customized special and precision sections, as well as solutions for systems in the construction, cab construction for commercial vehicles, and aviation sectors, and Holding & Group Services. It generates its maximum revenue from the European Union.
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