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Electricite De StrasbourgXPAR:ELEC 74 Operating Margin % is 18.80% as of Dec. 2025, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 11.85. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ELEC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €88.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 419 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Electricite De Strasbourg ranks better than 61.1% on this metric.
Electricite De Strasbourg SA operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Electricite De Strasbourg's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:ELEC'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.19 Med: 11.85 Max: 18.73
Current: 18.73
XPAR:ELEC's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 61.1% of 419
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 13.54
vs XPAR:ELEC: 18.73
Electricite De Strasbourg (XPAR:ELEC) 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.
Electricite De Strasbourg Operating Margin % Related Terms
Electricite De Strasbourg 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.
Electricite De Strasbourg Operating Margin % Chart
Electricite De Strasbourg Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Electricite De Strasbourg'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.
Electricite De Strasbourg Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Electricite De Strasbourg's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Electricite De Strasbourg's Operating Margin % falls into.
Electricite De Strasbourg 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.
Electricite De Strasbourg'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.
Electricite De Strasbourg (XPAR:ELEC) has a Operating Margin % of 18.80% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Electricite De Strasbourg and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 11.85. Over the past decade, Electricite De Strasbourg's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.19 to 18.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Electricite De Strasbourg ranks #163 out of 419 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Electricite De Strasbourg's Operating Margin % too high?
Electricite De Strasbourg's current Operating Margin % of 18.80% is 59% above median its 10-year median of 11.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.19 to a high of 18.73. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Operating Margin % is 13.54. Electricite De Strasbourg's value of 18.80% is 38.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Electricite De Strasbourg ranks #163 out of 419 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Electricite De Strasbourg has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electricite De Strasbourg's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Electricite De Strasbourg ranks #163 out of 419 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Electricite De Strasbourg in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.54. Electricite De Strasbourg's value of 18.80% is 38.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Electricite De Strasbourg's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.19 to 18.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.85 vs. the industry median of 13.54, Electricite De Strasbourg 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 13.54, based on 419 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. Electricite De Strasbourg's current Operating Margin % of 18.80% is 38.8% 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 Electricite De Strasbourg and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Electricite De Strasbourg's current Operating Margin % is 18.80%, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 11.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electricite De Strasbourg stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electricite De Strasbourg (XPAR:ELEC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €88.19, compared to a current price of €197.40 — trading 123.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.80%, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 11.85 and 38.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 13.54. Electricite De Strasbourg's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Electricite De Strasbourg (XPAR:ELEC), the current Operating Margin % is 18.80% 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 Electricite De Strasbourg (XPAR:ELEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electricite De Strasbourg stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €197.40 is trading 123.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €88.19.
GuruFocus considers Electricite De Strasbourg to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ELEC:
Operating Margin %: 18.80% (59% above median its 10-year median of 11.85)
GF Value™: €88.19 vs. price of €197.40 (123.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#163 of 419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ELEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Electricite De Strasbourg SA is a France based energy company. The core activities of the company comprise the production of renewable energies, energy services, the supply of electricity and natural gas and electricity distribution.
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