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Verbund AGWBO:VER +0.26%70 Operating Margin % is 24.71% as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 22.62. GuruFocus rates WBO:VER with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €57.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 421 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Verbund AG ranks better than 71.02% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Verbund AG's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €409 Mil. Verbund AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,655 Mil. Therefore, Verbund AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 24.71%.
Good Sign:
Verbund AG operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Verbund AG's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:VER'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.66 Med: 22.62 Max: 32.86
Current: 23.53
WBO:VER's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 71.02% of 421
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 13.54
vs WBO:VER: 23.53
Verbund AG's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
Verbund AG's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €409 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,781 Mil.
Verbund AG (WBO:VER) 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.
Verbund AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Verbund AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Verbund 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.
Verbund AG Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Verbund 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.
Verbund AG Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Verbund AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verbund 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.
Verbund 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.
Verbund AG (WBO:VER) has a Operating Margin % of 24.71% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Verbund AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.62. Over the past decade, Verbund AG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 17.66 to 32.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Verbund AG ranks #122 out of 421 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is Verbund AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Verbund AG's current Operating Margin % of 24.71% is near median its 10-year median of 22.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.66 to a high of 32.86. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Operating Margin % is 13.54. Verbund AG's value of 24.71% is 82.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verbund AG ranks #122 out of 421 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Verbund AG has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verbund AG's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Verbund AG ranks #122 out of 421 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Verbund AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.54. Verbund AG's value of 24.71% is 82.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Verbund AG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 17.66 to 32.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.62 vs. the industry median of 13.54, Verbund 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 13.54, based on 421 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. Verbund AG's current Operating Margin % of 24.71% is 82.5% 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 Verbund AG and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verbund AG's current Operating Margin % is 24.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verbund AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verbund AG (WBO:VER) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.87, compared to a current price of €58.80 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 24.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.62 and 82.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 13.54. Verbund AG's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Verbund AG (WBO:VER), the current Operating Margin % is 24.71% as of Jun. 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 Verbund AG (WBO:VER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verbund AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €58.80 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €57.87.
GuruFocus considers Verbund AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:VER:
Operating Margin %: 24.71% (near median its 10-year median of 22.62)
GF Value™: €57.87 vs. price of €58.80 (1.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#122 of 421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:VER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1947 through a nationalization act, Verbund is the leading power producer in Austria. The Austrian state owns 51% of its capital. Hydro accounts for more than 90% of the total power output. Hydro power is generated from reservoirs and pumped storage plants in the Austrian Alps, and run-of-river plants in Austria and southern Germany. Total hydro capacity amounts to 8.4 GW. Verbund also owns the Austrian electricity grid through its fully owned subsidiary AP. In 2021, the firm acquired 51% of Gas Connect Austria, a gas transmission and distribution system operator. The group also owns one CCGT and is involved in trading and development of wind and solar capacity.
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