Stabilus SEWBO:STA2 +0.12%57 Operating Margin % is 7.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 11.83. GuruFocus rates WBO:STA2 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, Stabilus SE ranks better than 55.92% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Stabilus SE's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €24 Mil. Stabilus SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €305 Mil. Therefore, Stabilus SE's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stabilus SE's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:STA2'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.99 Med: 11.83 Max: 13.43
Current: 7.64
WBO:STA2's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 55.92% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs WBO:STA2: 7.64
Stabilus SE's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -0.40% per year.
Stabilus SE's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €24 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €94 Mil.
Stabilus SE (WBO:STA2) 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.
Stabilus SE Operating Margin % Related Terms
Stabilus SE Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stabilus SE'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:STA2 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Stabilus SE'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.
Stabilus SE Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Stabilus SE's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stabilus SE'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.
Stabilus SE's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Stabilus SE (WBO:STA2) has a Operating Margin % of 7.93% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Stabilus SE and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 11.83. Over the past decade, Stabilus SE's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.99 to 13.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Stabilus SE ranks #1339 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is Stabilus SE's Operating Margin % too high?
Stabilus SE's current Operating Margin % of 7.93% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 11.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.99 to a high of 13.43. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Stabilus SE's value of 7.93% is 21.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stabilus SE ranks #1339 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stabilus SE has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stabilus SE's Operating Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Stabilus SE ranks #1339 out of 3038 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Stabilus SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Stabilus SE's value of 7.93% is 21.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Stabilus SE's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.99 to 13.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.83 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Stabilus SE 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.53, based on 3,038 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. Stabilus SE's current Operating Margin % of 7.93% is 21.4% 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 Stabilus SE and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stabilus SE's current Operating Margin % is 7.93%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 11.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stabilus SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stabilus SE (WBO:STA2) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.45, compared to a current price of €16.40 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.93%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 11.83 and 21.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. Stabilus SE's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Stabilus SE (WBO:STA2), the current Operating Margin % is 7.93% 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 Stabilus SE (WBO:STA2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stabilus SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €16.40 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.45.
GuruFocus considers Stabilus SE to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WBO:STA2:
Operating Margin %: 7.93% (33% below median its 10-year median of 11.83)
GF Value™: €33.45 vs. price of €16.40 (51% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1339 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:STA2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stabilus SE along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and supplies gas springs, dampers, and vibration isolation products to automotive and industrial customers. It is also involved in the production and distribution of automatic, electromechanical opening and closing systems (motion control solutions) that are mainly used for installation in tailgates. The company's products are used in automotive, navy and railways, commercial vehicles, aerospace, marine and rail, energy and construction, mechanical engineering, industrial machinery and automation, health, recreation, leisure, and furniture industries. Its operating segments are EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), also its key revenue-generating segment, the Americas (North and South America), and APAC (Asia-Pacific).
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