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.
Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna Operating Margin % Related Terms
Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna'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.
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna'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.
Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna'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.
Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna (WAR:MXC) has a Operating Margin % of -4.35% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna ranks #1726 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 69.9%.
Is Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna's Operating Margin % too high?
Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna's current Operating Margin % is -4.35%. Based on the distribution chart, Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna ranks #1726 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna's Operating Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna ranks #1726 out of 2471 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. 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 Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.80, based on 2,471 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. 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 Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna's current Operating Margin % is -4.35%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna (WAR:MXC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł6.30, compared to a current price of zł6.20 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -4.35%. Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna (WAR:MXC), the current Operating Margin % is -4.35% 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 Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna (WAR:MXC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł6.20 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł6.30.
GuruFocus considers Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:MXC:
Operating Margin %: -4.35%
GF Value™: zł6.30 vs. price of zł6.20 (1.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:MXC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maxcom Spolka Akcyjna is engaged in the production and distribution of consumer electronics. The company's product portfolio includes, among others, mobile phones, including smartphones, wireless speakers, sports watches and bands, electric scooters, cleaning robots, LED lights, photovoltaic products and Smart Home.
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