Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AGWBO:HST 53 Operating Margin % is 3.82% as of Dec. 2024, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 3.32. GuruFocus rates WBO:HST with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 616 Steel companies, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG ranks better than 56.17% on this metric.
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) 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.
Be Aware
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.
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau 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.
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Operating Margin % Chart
WBO:HST vs NUE, STLD, RS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau 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.
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Operating Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Operating Margin % falls into.
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau 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.
* 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.
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) has a Operating Margin % of 3.82% as of Dec. 2024. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 3.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG ranks #270 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 43.8%.
Is Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's current Operating Margin % of 3.82% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 3.32. The Steel industry median Operating Margin % is 3.00. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's value of 3.82% is 27.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG ranks #270 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Operating Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG ranks #270 out of 616 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.00. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's value of 3.82% is 27.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.32 vs. the industry median of 3.00, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau 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 a Steel company?
The median Operating Margin % among Steel companies is 3.00, based on 616 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. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's current Operating Margin % of 3.82% is 27.3% 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 Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's current Operating Margin % is 3.82%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 3.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.28, compared to a current price of €28.00 — trading 32.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.82%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 3.32 and 27.3% above the Steel industry median of 3.00. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST), the current Operating Margin % is 3.82% as of Dec. 2024. 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 Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €28.00 is trading 32.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.28.
GuruFocus considers Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:HST:
Operating Margin %: 3.82% (15% above median its 10-year median of 3.32)
GF Value™: €41.28 vs. price of €28.00 (32.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.3% above the Steel median (#270 of 616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:HST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Business Description
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG is a steel construction company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of steel buildings and components for heavy machinery as well as technological and structural steel engineering. The company engages in various steel construction projects across Central Europe such as the Linz train station, Mainz main station, BMW plant in Leipzig, Wuppertal suspension railway, bridge constructions, and others.
53GF Score
Get the complete analysis for WBO:HST
Operating Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
WBO:HST has been successfully added to your 
