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Barbara BuiXPAR:BUI 60 Operating Margin % is -3.35% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XPAR:BUI with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Barbara Bui ranks worse than 77.64% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Barbara Bui's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.19 Mil. Barbara Bui's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €5.70 Mil. Therefore, Barbara Bui's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -3.35%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barbara Bui's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:BUI'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -45.35 Med: -12.39 Max: 8.06
Current: -3.12
XPAR:BUI's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 77.64% of 1042
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.12
vs XPAR:BUI: -3.12
Barbara Bui's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Barbara Bui's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.19 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.38 Mil.
Barbara Bui (XPAR:BUI) 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.
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.
Barbara Bui Operating Margin % Related Terms
Barbara Bui Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barbara Bui'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.
XPAR:BUI vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Barbara Bui'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.
Barbara Bui Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Barbara Bui's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barbara Bui'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.
Barbara Bui'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.
Barbara Bui (XPAR:BUI) has a Operating Margin % of -3.35% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Barbara Bui and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Barbara Bui ranks #809 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Barbara Bui's Operating Margin % too high?
Barbara Bui's current Operating Margin % is -3.35%. Based on the distribution chart, Barbara Bui ranks #809 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Barbara Bui has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barbara Bui's Operating Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Barbara Bui ranks #809 out of 1042 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Barbara Bui in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.12. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.12, based on 1,042 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 Barbara Bui and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barbara Bui's current Operating Margin % is -3.35%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barbara Bui stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barbara Bui (XPAR:BUI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.62, compared to a current price of €3.80 — trading 50.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -3.35%. Barbara Bui's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Barbara Bui (XPAR:BUI), the current Operating Margin % is -3.35% 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 Barbara Bui (XPAR:BUI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barbara Bui stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.80 is trading 50.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.62.
GuruFocus considers Barbara Bui to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:BUI:
Operating Margin %: -3.35%
GF Value™: €7.62 vs. price of €3.80 (50.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:BUI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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