Wilmar InternationalWLMIY -0.59%68 Operating Margin % is 3.44% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 3.65. GuruFocus rates WLMIY with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Wilmar International ranks worse than 60.43% on this metric.
Wilmar International (OTCPK:WLMIY) 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.
Wilmar International Operating Margin % Related Terms
Wilmar International Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wilmar International'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Wilmar International'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.
Wilmar International Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Wilmar International's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wilmar International's Operating Margin % falls into.
Wilmar International 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.
Wilmar International'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.
Wilmar International (WLMIY) has a Operating Margin % of 3.44% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Wilmar International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.65. Over the past decade, Wilmar International's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.27 to 4.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Wilmar International ranks #1179 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Wilmar International's Operating Margin % too high?
Wilmar International's current Operating Margin % of 3.44% is near median its 10-year median of 3.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.27 to a high of 4.57. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Wilmar International's value of 3.44% is 34.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wilmar International ranks #1179 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wilmar International has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilmar International's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Wilmar International ranks #1179 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Wilmar International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Wilmar International's value of 3.44% is 34.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Wilmar International's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.27 to 4.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.65 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Wilmar International 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 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. Wilmar International's current Operating Margin % of 3.44% is 34.6% 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 Wilmar International and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wilmar International's current Operating Margin % is 3.44%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilmar International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilmar International (WLMIY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.21, compared to a current price of $28.50 — trading 8.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.44%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.65 and 34.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Wilmar International's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 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 Wilmar International (WLMIY), the current Operating Margin % is 3.44% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Wilmar International (WLMIY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilmar International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.50 is trading 8.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.21.
GuruFocus considers Wilmar International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WLMIY:
Operating Margin %: 3.44% (near median its 10-year median of 3.65)
GF Value™: $26.21 vs. price of $28.50 (8.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1179 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WLMIY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wilmar International Ltd is a processor of palm and lauric oils and a producer of consumer pack edible oils. Its operating segment includes Food Products; Feed and Industrial Products; Plantation and Sugar Milling, Associates and Joint Ventures and others. The company generates maximum revenue from the Feed and Industrial Products segment. Its Feed and Industrial Products segment comprises the processing, merchandising, and distribution of products, which includes animal feeds, non-edible palm and lauric products, agricultural commodities, oleochemicals, gas oil, and biodiesel. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the People's Republic of China.
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