Arteche Lantegi ElekarteaXMAD:ART +4.01%74 Operating Margin % is 12.86% as of Jun. 2025, which is 113% above its 10-year median of 6.05. GuruFocus rates XMAD:ART with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea ranks better than 79.61% on this metric.
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.
Arteche Lantegi Elekartea Operating Margin % Related Terms
Arteche Lantegi Elekartea 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.
XMAD:ART vs APH, GLW, TEL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea'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.
Arteche Lantegi Elekartea Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arteche Lantegi Elekartea'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.
Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
Arteche Lantegi Elekartea (XMAD:ART) has a Operating Margin % of 12.86% as of Jun. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Arteche Lantegi Elekartea and its competitors. This is 113% above median its historical median of 6.05. Over the past decade, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.64 to 11.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea ranks #504 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's Operating Margin % too high?
Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's current Operating Margin % of 12.86% is 113% above median its 10-year median of 6.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.64 to a high of 11.54. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's value of 12.86% is 237.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea ranks #504 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's Operating Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea ranks #504 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Arteche Lantegi Elekartea in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's value of 12.86% is 237.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.64 to 11.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.05 vs. the industry median of 3.81, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea 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 a Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.81, based on 2,472 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. Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's current Operating Margin % of 12.86% is 237.5% 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 Arteche Lantegi Elekartea and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's current Operating Margin % is 12.86%, which is 113% above median its own 10-year median of 6.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arteche Lantegi Elekartea stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea (XMAD:ART) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.65, compared to a current price of €33.70 — trading 406.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.86%, which is 113% above median its 10-year median of 6.05 and 237.5% above the Hardware industry median of 3.81. Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Arteche Lantegi Elekartea (XMAD:ART), the current Operating Margin % is 12.86% as of Jun. 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 Arteche Lantegi Elekartea (XMAD:ART) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €33.70 is trading 406.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.65.
GuruFocus considers Arteche Lantegi Elekartea to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XMAD:ART:
Operating Margin %: 12.86% (113% above median its 10-year median of 6.05)
GF Value™: €6.65 vs. price of €33.70 (406.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 237.5% above the Hardware median (#504 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAD:ART stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arteche Lantegi Elekartea SA is a company specializing in electrical equipment and solutions for power generation, transmission, and distribution. It designs and manufactures products such as instrument transformers, relays, and protection systems. The group operates in over 175 countries world-wide. It focuses on innovation, reliability, and supporting the transition to more efficient and sustainable energy systems.
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