Wienerberger AG (OTCPK:WBRBF) 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.
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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.
Wienerberger AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Wienerberger AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wienerberger 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.
WBRBF vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Wienerberger 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.
Wienerberger AG Operating Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Wienerberger AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wienerberger 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.
Wienerberger 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.
Wienerberger AG (WBRBF) has a Operating Margin % of -0.20% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Wienerberger AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, Wienerberger AG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.74 to 14.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Wienerberger AG ranks #216 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Wienerberger AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Wienerberger AG's current Operating Margin % is -0.20%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.74 to a high of 14.49. Based on the distribution chart, Wienerberger AG ranks #216 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wienerberger AG has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wienerberger AG's Operating Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Wienerberger AG ranks #216 out of 405 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Wienerberger AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.64. Historically, Wienerberger AG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.74 to 14.49 over the past decade. 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 Building Materials company?
The median Operating Margin % among Building Materials companies is 7.64, based on 405 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. 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 Wienerberger AG and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wienerberger AG's current Operating Margin % is -0.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wienerberger AG stock overvalued right now?
Wienerberger AG (WBRBF) has a current Operating Margin % of -0.20%. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.39, compared to a current price of $36.67 — trading 21% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -0.20%. Wienerberger AG's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Wienerberger AG (WBRBF), the current Operating Margin % is -0.20% 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 Wienerberger AG (WBRBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wienerberger AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $36.67 is trading 21% below its estimated GF Value™ of $46.39.
Key valuation signals for WBRBF:
Operating Margin %: -0.20%
GF Value™: $46.39 vs. price of $36.67 (21% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBRBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wienerberger AG manufactures and sells building materials to the residential construction industry. The company's product portfolio includes clay blocks, facing bricks, roof tiles, plastic and ceramic pipes, and concrete pavers, among others. The business is divided into three operating segments based on geographic locations: Europe West, Europe East, and North America. A vast majority of the company's revenue is generated by the Europe West segment, which reports on Northern and Western Europe and encompasses system solutions for the entire building envelope (wall, roof, and facade) as well as pavers, wastewater and rainwater disposal, sanitation, heating and cooling installations, and energy, gas, and potable-water supply.
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