Deutsche Post AGWBO:DHL 74 Operating Margin % is 7.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 6.37. GuruFocus rates WBO:DHL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Deutsche Post AG ranks worse than 53.53% on this metric.
Deutsche Post AG (WBO:DHL) 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.
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Deutsche Post AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deutsche Post AG'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:DHL vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Deutsche Post 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.
Deutsche Post AG Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Deutsche Post AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deutsche Post AG'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.
Deutsche Post 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.
Deutsche Post AG (WBO:DHL) has a Operating Margin % of 7.23% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Deutsche Post AG and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 6.37. Over the past decade, Deutsche Post AG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.72 to 9.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #539 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 53.5%.
Is Deutsche Post AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Deutsche Post AG's current Operating Margin % of 7.23% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 6.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.72 to a high of 9.31. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Deutsche Post AG's value of 7.23% is 1.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #539 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Deutsche Post AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Post AG's Operating Margin % compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #539 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Deutsche Post AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Deutsche Post AG's value of 7.23% is 1.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Deutsche Post AG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.72 to 9.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.37 vs. the industry median of 7.36, Deutsche Post AG 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 Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.36, based on 1,007 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. Deutsche Post AG's current Operating Margin % of 7.23% is 1.8% 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 Deutsche Post AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Post AG's current Operating Margin % is 7.23%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 6.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Post AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Post AG (WBO:DHL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.19, compared to a current price of €51.34 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.23%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 6.37 and 1.8% below the Transportation industry median of 7.36. Deutsche Post AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 11 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 Deutsche Post AG (WBO:DHL), the current Operating Margin % is 7.23% 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 Deutsche Post AG (WBO:DHL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Post AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €51.34 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.19.
GuruFocus considers Deutsche Post AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:DHL:
Operating Margin %: 7.23% (14% above median its 10-year median of 6.37)
GF Value™: €42.19 vs. price of €51.34 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.8% below the Transportation median (#539 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:DHL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Based in Germany, DHL Group ranks among the three dominant integrated global parcel-shipping providers, along with US-based FedEx and UPS. It's also a leading global third-party logistics provider in terms of air and ocean forwarding and outsourced contract logistics markets touching Europe. The DHL divisions (Express, Global Forwarding & Freight, eCommerce Solutions, and Supply Chain) generate roughly 80% of consolidated revenue. Roughly 20% comes from the Post & Parcel Germany division, which includes the legacy German postal operations and the faster growing domestic package delivery business in Germany.
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