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Hydratec Industries NVXAMS:HYDRA +0.75%72 Operating Margin % is 5.98% as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 6.43. GuruFocus rates XAMS:HYDRA with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €167.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Hydratec Industries NV ranks better than 60% on this metric.
Hydratec Industries NV operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hydratec Industries NV's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XAMS:HYDRA'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.79 Med: 6.43 Max: 11.81
Current: 9.22
XAMS:HYDRA's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 60% of 210
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 7.36
vs XAMS:HYDRA: 9.22
Hydratec Industries NV's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 23.70% per year.
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.
Hydratec Industries NV Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hydratec Industries NV Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hydratec Industries NV'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.
XAMS:HYDRA vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hydratec Industries NV'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.
Hydratec Industries NV Operating Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hydratec Industries NV's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hydratec Industries NV'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.
Hydratec Industries NV'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.
Hydratec Industries NV (XAMS:HYDRA) has a Operating Margin % of 5.98% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hydratec Industries NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.43. Over the past decade, Hydratec Industries NV's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.79 to 11.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Hydratec Industries NV ranks #84 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is Hydratec Industries NV's Operating Margin % too high?
Hydratec Industries NV's current Operating Margin % of 5.98% is near median its 10-year median of 6.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.79 to a high of 11.81. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Hydratec Industries NV's value of 5.98% is 18.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hydratec Industries NV ranks #84 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hydratec Industries NV has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hydratec Industries NV's Operating Margin % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Hydratec Industries NV ranks #84 out of 210 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Hydratec Industries NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Hydratec Industries NV's value of 5.98% is 18.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Hydratec Industries NV's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.79 to 11.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.43 vs. the industry median of 7.36, Hydratec Industries NV 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Operating Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 7.36, 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. Hydratec Industries NV's current Operating Margin % of 5.98% is 18.8% 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 Hydratec Industries NV and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hydratec Industries NV's current Operating Margin % is 5.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hydratec Industries NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydratec Industries NV (XAMS:HYDRA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €167.59, compared to a current price of €270.00 — trading 61.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.43 and 18.8% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 7.36. Hydratec Industries NV's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Hydratec Industries NV (XAMS:HYDRA), the current Operating Margin % is 5.98% 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 Hydratec Industries NV (XAMS:HYDRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydratec Industries NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €270.00 is trading 61.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €167.59.
GuruFocus considers Hydratec Industries NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XAMS:HYDRA:
Operating Margin %: 5.98% (near median its 10-year median of 6.43)
GF Value™: €167.59 vs. price of €270.00 (61.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.8% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#84 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XAMS:HYDRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hydratec Industries NV is an industrial holding company that supplies high-quality industrial systems and components. The business activity of the group includes designing, developing, and producing agricultural and food equipment; and plastics-parts and packaging products. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the Netherlands. The company has two operating segments Industrial Systems and Hightech Components. The Industrial Systems take a project-based approach, entire industrial systems are manufactured under their own brand names in the Industrial Systems segment. Hightech Components: structural plastic components are developed and produced in the Hightech Components segment.
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