Huber& Suhner AGXSWX:HUBN -5.01%75 Operating Margin % is 10.96% as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 9.58. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HUBN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF82.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Huber& Suhner AG ranks better than 76.98% on this metric.
Huber& Suhner AG (XSWX:HUBN) 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.
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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.
Huber& Suhner AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Huber& Suhner AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Huber& Suhner AG'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.
XSWX:HUBN vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Huber& Suhner AG'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.
Huber& Suhner AG Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Huber& Suhner AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Huber& Suhner AG'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.
Huber& Suhner AG'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.
Huber& Suhner AG (XSWX:HUBN) has a Operating Margin % of 10.96% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Huber& Suhner AG and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 9.58. Over the past decade, Huber& Suhner AG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.51 to 12.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Huber& Suhner AG ranks #569 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Huber& Suhner AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Huber& Suhner AG's current Operating Margin % of 10.96% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 9.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.51 to a high of 12.12. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Huber& Suhner AG's value of 10.96% is 188.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huber& Suhner AG ranks #569 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Huber& Suhner AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huber& Suhner AG's Operating Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Huber& Suhner AG ranks #569 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Huber& Suhner AG in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Huber& Suhner AG's value of 10.96% is 188.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Huber& Suhner AG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.51 to 12.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.58 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Huber& Suhner AG 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 3.80, 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. Huber& Suhner AG's current Operating Margin % of 10.96% is 188.4% 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 Huber& Suhner AG and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huber& Suhner AG's current Operating Margin % is 10.96%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 9.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huber& Suhner AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huber& Suhner AG (XSWX:HUBN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF82.13, compared to a current price of CHF237.00 — trading 188.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 10.96%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 9.58 and 188.4% above the Hardware industry median of 3.80. Huber& Suhner AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Huber& Suhner AG (XSWX:HUBN), the current Operating Margin % is 10.96% 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 Huber& Suhner AG (XSWX:HUBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huber& Suhner AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF237.00 is trading 188.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF82.13.
GuruFocus considers Huber& Suhner AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HUBN:
Operating Margin %: 10.96% (14% above median its 10-year median of 9.58)
GF Value™: CHF82.13 vs. price of CHF237.00 (188.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 188.4% above the Hardware median (#569 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HUBN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Huber& Suhner AG is a Switzerland-based company that designs and creates connections for data and power transmission. It specializes in electrical and optical connectivity components and system solutions that deliver high performance, quality, reliability, and a long service life even under the toughest of conditions. The company has three reportable segments Industry, Communication, and Transportation. It generates the majority of revenue from the Industry segment. Its product portfolio includes radio frequency and microwave products; fiber-optic products involving ultra-high data transmission speeds; low-frequency products such as databus, signal, and power cables; and passive components such as cables, connectors, assemblies, and antennas.
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