High CoXPAR:HCO -0.56%82 Operating Margin % is 2.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 8.55. GuruFocus rates XPAR:HCO with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,016 Media - Diversified companies, High Co ranks better than 62.5% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. High Co's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.18 Mil. High Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €53.62 Mil. Therefore, High Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.21%.
Warning Sign:
High Co operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for High Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:HCO'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.03 Med: 8.55 Max: 10.88
Current: 6.03
XPAR:HCO's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 62.5% of 1016
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.47
vs XPAR:HCO: 6.03
High Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -7.80% per year.
High Co's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.18 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €5.95 Mil.
High Co (XPAR:HCO) 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.
High Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
High Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for High Co'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:HCO vs APP, OMC, TTD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, High Co'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.
High Co Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, High Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where High Co'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.
High Co'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.
High Co (XPAR:HCO) has a Operating Margin % of 2.21% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on High Co and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 8.55. Over the past decade, High Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.03 to 10.88. According to the industry distribution chart, High Co ranks #381 out of 1016 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is High Co's Operating Margin % too high?
High Co's current Operating Margin % of 2.21% is 74% below median its 10-year median of 8.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.03 to a high of 10.88. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.47. High Co's value of 2.21% is 10.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, High Co ranks #381 out of 1016 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, High Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does High Co's Operating Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, High Co ranks #381 out of 1016 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts High Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.47. High Co's value of 2.21% is 10.5% below this benchmark. Historically, High Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.03 to 10.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.55 vs. the industry median of 2.47, High Co 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.47, based on 1,016 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. High Co's current Operating Margin % of 2.21% is 10.5% 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 High Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. High Co's current Operating Margin % is 2.21%, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 8.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is High Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Co (XPAR:HCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.71, compared to a current price of €3.55 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.21%, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 8.55 and 10.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.47. High Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 High Co (XPAR:HCO), the current Operating Margin % is 2.21% 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 High Co (XPAR:HCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.55 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.71.
GuruFocus considers High Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:HCO:
Operating Margin %: 2.21% (74% below median its 10-year median of 8.55)
GF Value™: €3.71 vs. price of €3.55 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.5% below the Media - Diversified median (#381 of 1016)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:HCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
High Co is a France based company engaged in offering marketing solutions for various brands and stores worldwide. The company provides drive to store solutions to generate traffic and develop a preference for the brand and store; in-store solutions to boost sales at physical points of sale and online, and data analysis and management solutions to enhance understanding of shoppers and target actions with a focus on R.O.I.
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