CVC Capital PartnersWBO:CVC -2.93%22 Operating Margin % is 52.64% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 50.31. GuruFocus rates WBO:CVC with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 657 Asset Management companies, CVC Capital Partners ranks better than 70.32% on this metric.
CVC Capital Partners (WBO:CVC) 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.
CVC Capital Partners Operating Margin % Related Terms
CVC Capital Partners Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CVC Capital Partners'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.
WBO:CVC vs BLK, BX, KKR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, CVC Capital Partners'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.
CVC Capital Partners Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, CVC Capital Partners's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CVC Capital Partners's Operating Margin % falls into.
CVC Capital Partners 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.
CVC Capital Partners'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.
CVC Capital Partners (WBO:CVC) has a Operating Margin % of 52.64% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on CVC Capital Partners and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 50.31. Over the past decade, CVC Capital Partners' Operating Margin % has ranged from 47.35 to 62.33. According to the industry distribution chart, CVC Capital Partners ranks #195 out of 657 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is CVC Capital Partners' Operating Margin % too high?
CVC Capital Partners' current Operating Margin % of 52.64% is near median its 10-year median of 50.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.35 to a high of 62.33. The Asset Management industry median Operating Margin % is 16.85. CVC Capital Partners' value of 52.64% is 212.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CVC Capital Partners ranks #195 out of 657 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CVC Capital Partners has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CVC Capital Partners' Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, CVC Capital Partners ranks #195 out of 657 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts CVC Capital Partners in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 16.85. CVC Capital Partners' value of 52.64% is 212.4% above this benchmark. Historically, CVC Capital Partners' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 47.35 to 62.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.31 vs. the industry median of 16.85, CVC Capital Partners 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 16.85, based on 657 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. CVC Capital Partners's current Operating Margin % of 52.64% is 212.4% 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 CVC Capital Partners and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 16.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CVC Capital Partners's current Operating Margin % is 52.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 50.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CVC Capital Partners stock overvalued right now?
CVC Capital Partners (WBO:CVC) has a current Operating Margin % of 52.64%. The current Operating Margin % is 52.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 50.31 and 212.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 16.85. CVC Capital Partners' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 CVC Capital Partners (WBO:CVC), the current Operating Margin % is 52.64% 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.
Citicorp established CVC Capital Partners in 1981 as its European venture capital business. In 1993, the senior investment team negotiated a spinout from Citicorp to form an independent firm, at which point CVC also completed its transition from venture capital into leveraged buyouts and investments in mature businesses. Over time, CVC evolved into a manager of private equity, credit, secondaries, and infrastructure funds. CVC invests most of its funds in Europe and the United States, with a smaller exposure to Asia.
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