Marie Brizard Wine and SpiritsWAR:MBW 74 Operating Margin % is 5.60% as of Dec. 2025, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 3.02. GuruFocus rates WAR:MBW with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of zł11.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits ranks worse than 63.98% on this metric.
Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits (WAR:MBW) 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.
Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits Operating Margin % Related Terms
Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits Operating Margin % Chart
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits'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.
Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits Operating Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits's Operating Margin % falls into.
Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits 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.
* 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.
Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits (WAR:MBW) has a Operating Margin % of 5.60% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 3.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits ranks #135 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 64%.
Is Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits' Operating Margin % too high?
Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits' current Operating Margin % of 5.60% is 85% above median its 10-year median of 3.02. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Operating Margin % is 7.82. Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits' value of 5.60% is 28.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits ranks #135 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits' Operating Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits ranks #135 out of 211 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.82. Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits' value of 5.60% is 28.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.02 vs. the industry median of 7.82, Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Operating Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 7.82, based on 211 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. Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits's current Operating Margin % of 5.60% is 28.4% 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 Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits's current Operating Margin % is 5.60%, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 3.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits (WAR:MBW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł11.41, compared to a current price of zł11.50 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.60%, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 3.02 and 28.4% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 7.82. Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits (WAR:MBW), the current Operating Margin % is 5.60% 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 Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits (WAR:MBW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł11.50 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł11.41.
GuruFocus considers Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:MBW:
Operating Margin %: 5.60% (85% above median its 10-year median of 3.02)
GF Value™: zł11.41 vs. price of zł11.50 (0.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.4% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#135 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:MBW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits Business Description
Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits SA is a France-based company which operates as a wine and spirit company worldwide. It offers mainly scotch whiskey under the William Peel brand, vodka under the Sobieski brand, wine-based beverages under the Fruits and Wine brand, and Marie Brizard branded French liqueurs.
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