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Bristow GroupVTOL +1.67%59 Operating Margin % is 8.92% as of Jun. 2026, which is 84% above its 10-year median of 4.86. GuruFocus rates VTOL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 929 Oil & Gas companies, Bristow Group ranks better than 54.79% on this metric.
Bristow Group (NYSE:VTOL) 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.
Bristow Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Bristow Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bristow Group'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.
VTOL vs PUMP, HLX, RES: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Bristow Group'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.
Bristow Group Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Bristow Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bristow Group'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.
Bristow Group'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.
Bristow Group (VTOL) has a Operating Margin % of 8.92% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Bristow Group and its competitors. This is 84% above median its historical median of 4.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #420 out of 929 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is Bristow Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Bristow Group's current Operating Margin % of 8.92% is 84% above median its 10-year median of 4.86. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Margin % is 7.17. Bristow Group's value of 8.92% is 24.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #420 out of 929 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bristow Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bristow Group's Operating Margin % compare to PUMP and HLX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #420 out of 929 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Bristow Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.17. Bristow Group's value of 8.92% is 24.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.86 vs. the industry median of 7.17, Bristow Group 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Operating Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 7.17, based on 929 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. Bristow Group's current Operating Margin % of 8.92% is 24.4% 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 Bristow Group and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bristow Group's current Operating Margin % is 8.92%, which is 84% above median its own 10-year median of 4.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bristow Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristow Group (VTOL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.71, compared to a current price of $45.76 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.92%, which is 84% above median its 10-year median of 4.86 and 24.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.17. Bristow Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Bristow Group (VTOL), the current Operating Margin % is 8.92% 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 Bristow Group (VTOL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristow Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $45.76 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.71.
GuruFocus considers Bristow Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VTOL:
Operating Margin %: 8.92% (84% above median its 10-year median of 4.86)
GF Value™: $38.71 vs. price of $45.76 (18.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#420 of 929)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VTOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bristow Group Inc is the provider of vertical flight solutions. The group provides aviation services to a broad base of offshore energy companies and government entities. Its business comprises three reportable segments: Offshore Energy Services, Government Services, and Other Services. Its customers are in the UK, Norway, the USA, Nigeria, and Others. The offshore energy customers use services to transport personnel to, from and between offshore energy installations. The majority of revenue is generated from Offshore Energy Services.
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