AB Effectenbeteiligungen AGWBO:ABE 77 Operating Margin % is 109.64% as of Dec. 2025, which is 249% above its 10-year median of 31.44. GuruFocus rates WBO:ABE with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 656 Asset Management companies, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG ranks better than 86.59% on this metric.
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG (WBO:ABE) 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.
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG 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.
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG Operating Margin % Chart
WBO:ABE vs BLK, BX, KKR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, AB Effectenbeteiligungen 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.
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's Operating Margin % falls into.
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG 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.
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG'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.
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG (WBO:ABE) has a Operating Margin % of 109.64% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG and its competitors. This is 249% above median its historical median of 31.44. According to the industry distribution chart, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG ranks #88 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's Operating Margin % too high?
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's current Operating Margin % of 109.64% is 249% above median its 10-year median of 31.44. The Asset Management industry median Operating Margin % is 17.00. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's value of 109.64% is 544.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG ranks #88 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG ranks #88 out of 656 companies for Operating Margin %. This places AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 17.00. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's value of 109.64% is 544.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 31.44 vs. the industry median of 17.00, AB Effectenbeteiligungen 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Asset Management companies is 17.00, based on 656 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. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's current Operating Margin % of 109.64% is 544.9% 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 AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 17.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's current Operating Margin % is 109.64%, which is 249% above median its own 10-year median of 31.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG (WBO:ABE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.55, compared to a current price of €9.00 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 109.64%, which is 249% above median its 10-year median of 31.44 and 544.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 17.00. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG (WBO:ABE), the current Operating Margin % is 109.64% 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 AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG (WBO:ABE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.00 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.55.
GuruFocus considers AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:ABE:
Operating Margin %: 109.64% (249% above median its 10-year median of 31.44)
GF Value™: €7.55 vs. price of €9.00 (19.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 544.9% above the Asset Management median (#88 of 656)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:ABE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG is engaged in the investment in undervalued small-cap and mid-cap companies. Its focus is on investments in long-term sustainable value shares, which are meaningfully supplemented by more liquid shares with at least a medium maturity. The company focuses on investments focusing on Germany and Austria.
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