Oesterreichische Post AGWBO:POST -1.11%77 Operating Margin % is 5.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 7.35. GuruFocus rates WBO:POST with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Oesterreichische Post AG ranks worse than 57.6% on this metric.
Oesterreichische Post AG (WBO:POST) 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.
Oesterreichische Post AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Oesterreichische Post 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.
WBO:POST vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Oesterreichische 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.
Oesterreichische Post AG Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Oesterreichische Post AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oesterreichische Post AG's Operating Margin % falls into.
Oesterreichische Post 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.
Oesterreichische 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.
Oesterreichische Post AG (WBO:POST) has a Operating Margin % of 5.48% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Oesterreichische Post AG and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 7.35. Over the past decade, Oesterreichische Post AG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.67 to 10.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Oesterreichische Post AG ranks #580 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is Oesterreichische Post AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Oesterreichische Post AG's current Operating Margin % of 5.48% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 7.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.67 to a high of 10.96. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.37. Oesterreichische Post AG's value of 5.48% is 25.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oesterreichische Post AG ranks #580 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Oesterreichische Post AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oesterreichische Post AG's Operating Margin % compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Oesterreichische Post AG ranks #580 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Oesterreichische Post AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.37. Oesterreichische Post AG's value of 5.48% is 25.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Oesterreichische Post AG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.67 to 10.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.35 vs. the industry median of 7.37, Oesterreichische 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 7.37, 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. Oesterreichische Post AG's current Operating Margin % of 5.48% is 25.6% 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 Oesterreichische Post AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oesterreichische Post AG's current Operating Margin % is 5.48%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 7.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oesterreichische Post AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oesterreichische Post AG (WBO:POST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.28, compared to a current price of €31.15 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.48%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 7.35 and 25.6% below the Transportation industry median of 7.37. Oesterreichische Post AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Oesterreichische Post AG (WBO:POST), the current Operating Margin % is 5.48% 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 Oesterreichische Post AG (WBO:POST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oesterreichische Post AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €31.15 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €32.28.
GuruFocus considers Oesterreichische Post AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:POST:
Operating Margin %: 5.48% (25% below median its 10-year median of 7.35)
GF Value™: €32.28 vs. price of €31.15 (3.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.6% below the Transportation median (#580 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:POST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oesterreichische Post AG is an Austrian postal, logistics, and mail service provider. The business activities include the provision of postal and parcel services, specialized logistics such as express mail delivery and value logistics, sales and telecommunications products and retail goods in the branch network, and the provision of financial services. The service offering also encompasses fulfillment services, various online services such as e-letter and cross-media solutions, data and output management, as well as document collection, digitalization, and processing. Its reportable segments include Mail, Parcel and Logistics, Retail and Bank, and Corporate. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Parcel and Logistics segment.
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