Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc had lost money in 58% of the time over the past 12quarters.
Willamette Valley Vineyards (NAS:WVVI) 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).
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Willamette Valley Vineyards Operating Margin % Related Terms
Willamette Valley Vineyards Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Willamette Valley Vineyards Operating Margin % Chart
WVVI vs EPSM, YHC, SBEV: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Willamette Valley Vineyards'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.
Willamette Valley Vineyards Operating Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Willamette Valley Vineyards's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Willamette Valley Vineyards's Operating Margin % falls into.
Willamette Valley Vineyards 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.
Willamette Valley Vineyards'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.
Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI) has a Operating Margin % of -8.21% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Willamette Valley Vineyards and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Willamette Valley Vineyards ranks #168 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is Willamette Valley Vineyards' Operating Margin % too high?
Willamette Valley Vineyards' current Operating Margin % is -8.21%. Based on the distribution chart, Willamette Valley Vineyards ranks #168 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Willamette Valley Vineyards has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Willamette Valley Vineyards' Operating Margin % compare to EPSM and YHC?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Willamette Valley Vineyards ranks #168 out of 210 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Willamette Valley Vineyards in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.92. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Operating Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 7.92, based on 210 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 Willamette Valley Vineyards and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Willamette Valley Vineyards's current Operating Margin % is -8.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Willamette Valley Vineyards stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.65, compared to a current price of $2.49 — trading 46.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -8.21%. Willamette Valley Vineyards' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI), the current Operating Margin % is -8.21% 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 Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willamette Valley Vineyards stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.49 is trading 46.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.65.
GuruFocus considers Willamette Valley Vineyards to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WVVI:
Operating Margin %: -8.21%
GF Value™: $4.65 vs. price of $2.49 (46.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WVVI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc produces and sells premium, super-premium, and ultra-premium wines. The grapes are harvested, fermented, and made into wine at the company's Turner winery, and the wines are sold principally under its Willamette Valley Vineyards label and also under the Griffin Creek, Tualatin Estate, Pambrun, Maison Bleue, Natoma, Metis, and Elton labels. It operates under two operating segments, direct sales and distributor sales. Direct sales include retail sales in its tasting room and remote sites, wine club sales, online sales, on-site events, kitchen and catering sales, and other sales made directly to the consumer without the use of an intermediary. Distributor sales include all sales through a third party where prices are given at a wholesale rate.
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