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Societe Francaise de CasinosXPAR:SFCA 71 Operating Margin % is 8.24% as of Oct. 2025, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 6.59. GuruFocus rates XPAR:SFCA with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 842 Travel & Leisure companies, Societe Francaise de Casinos ranks better than 53.09% on this metric.
Societe Francaise de Casinos (XPAR:SFCA) 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.
Societe Francaise de Casinos Operating Margin % Related Terms
Societe Francaise de Casinos 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.
Societe Francaise de Casinos Operating Margin % Chart
XPAR:SFCA vs LVS, MGM, WYNN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Societe Francaise de Casinos'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.
Societe Francaise de Casinos Operating Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Societe Francaise de Casinos's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Societe Francaise de Casinos's Operating Margin % falls into.
Societe Francaise de Casinos 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.
* 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.
Societe Francaise de Casinos (XPAR:SFCA) has a Operating Margin % of 8.24% as of Oct. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Societe Francaise de Casinos and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 6.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Societe Francaise de Casinos ranks #395 out of 842 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is Societe Francaise de Casinos' Operating Margin % too high?
Societe Francaise de Casinos' current Operating Margin % of 8.24% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 6.59. The Travel & Leisure industry median Operating Margin % is 8.00. Societe Francaise de Casinos' value of 8.24% is 3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Societe Francaise de Casinos ranks #395 out of 842 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Societe Francaise de Casinos has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societe Francaise de Casinos' Operating Margin % compare to LVS and MGM?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Societe Francaise de Casinos ranks #395 out of 842 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Societe Francaise de Casinos in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.00. Societe Francaise de Casinos' value of 8.24% is 3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.59 vs. the industry median of 8.00, Societe Francaise de Casinos 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Operating Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 8.00, based on 842 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. Societe Francaise de Casinos's current Operating Margin % of 8.24% is 3% 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 Societe Francaise de Casinos and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Societe Francaise de Casinos's current Operating Margin % is 8.24%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 6.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societe Francaise de Casinos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Francaise de Casinos (XPAR:SFCA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.74, compared to a current price of €2.60 — trading 49.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.24%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 6.59 and 3% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 8.00. Societe Francaise de Casinos' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 Societe Francaise de Casinos (XPAR:SFCA), the current Operating Margin % is 8.24% as of Oct. 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 Societe Francaise de Casinos (XPAR:SFCA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Francaise de Casinos stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.60 is trading 49.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.74.
GuruFocus considers Societe Francaise de Casinos to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:SFCA:
Operating Margin %: 8.24% (25% above median its 10-year median of 6.59)
GF Value™: €1.74 vs. price of €2.60 (49.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3% above the Travel & Leisure median (#395 of 842)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:SFCA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Societe Francaise de Casinos SA is a France-based company. It is engaged in the operation of casinos, virtual gaming centers, thermal SPA's, hotels and restaurants.
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