SBO AGWBO:SBO -2.77%84 Operating Margin % is 2.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 10.37. GuruFocus rates WBO:SBO with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, SBO AG ranks worse than 55.35% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. SBO AG's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.7 Mil. SBO AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €98.5 Mil. Therefore, SBO AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.77%.
Good Sign:
SBO AG operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for SBO AG's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:SBO'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.81 Med: 10.37 Max: 18.53
Current: 4.95
WBO:SBO's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 55.35% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 6.86
vs WBO:SBO: 4.95
SBO AG's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 115.80% per year.
SBO AG's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.7 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €21.0 Mil.
SBO AG (WBO:SBO) 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.
SBO AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
SBO AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SBO 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:SBO vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, SBO 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.
SBO AG Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, SBO AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SBO 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.
SBO 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.
SBO AG (WBO:SBO) has a Operating Margin % of 2.77% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on SBO AG and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 10.37. According to the industry distribution chart, SBO AG ranks #507 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is SBO AG's Operating Margin % too high?
SBO AG's current Operating Margin % of 2.77% is 73% below median its 10-year median of 10.37. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. SBO AG's value of 2.77% is 59.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SBO AG ranks #507 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SBO AG has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SBO AG's Operating Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, SBO AG ranks #507 out of 916 companies for Operating Margin %. This places SBO AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. SBO AG's value of 2.77% is 59.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.37 vs. the industry median of 6.86, SBO 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Operating Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.86, based on 916 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. SBO AG's current Operating Margin % of 2.77% is 59.6% 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 SBO AG and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SBO AG's current Operating Margin % is 2.77%, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 10.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SBO AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBO AG (WBO:SBO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.97, compared to a current price of €29.80 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.77%, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 10.37 and 59.6% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.86. SBO AG's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 SBO AG (WBO:SBO), the current Operating Margin % is 2.77% 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 SBO AG (WBO:SBO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBO AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €29.80 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €27.97.
GuruFocus considers SBO AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:SBO:
Operating Margin %: 2.77% (73% below median its 10-year median of 10.37)
GF Value™: €27.97 vs. price of €29.80 (6.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.6% below the Oil & Gas median (#507 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:SBO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SBO AG is a leader in the manufacture of high-alloy, non-magnetic steel and high-precision components and equipment for the energy sector and beyond. It delivers cutting-edge, high-performance solutions backed by a inventive product portfolio, protected through intellectual property. The company stays close to customers, providing fast and high-quality services.
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