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Klingelnberg AGXSWX:KLIN +0.48%73 Operating Margin % is 12.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 154% above its 10-year median of 4.97. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KLIN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF11.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, Klingelnberg AG ranks worse than 66.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Klingelnberg AG's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:KLIN'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.26 Med: 4.97 Max: 10.56
Current: 3.2
XSWX:KLIN's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 66.26% of 3032
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.505
vs XSWX:KLIN: 3.20
Klingelnberg AG's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Klingelnberg AG (XSWX:KLIN) 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.
Klingelnberg AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Klingelnberg AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Klingelnberg 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:KLIN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Klingelnberg 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.
Klingelnberg AG Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Klingelnberg AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Klingelnberg 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.
Klingelnberg AG's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Klingelnberg AG (XSWX:KLIN) has a Operating Margin % of 12.64% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Klingelnberg AG and its competitors. This is 154% above median its historical median of 4.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Klingelnberg AG ranks #2009 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is Klingelnberg AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Klingelnberg AG's current Operating Margin % of 12.64% is 154% above median its 10-year median of 4.97. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.51. Klingelnberg AG's value of 12.64% is 94.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Klingelnberg AG ranks #2009 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Klingelnberg AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Klingelnberg AG's Operating Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Klingelnberg AG ranks #2009 out of 3032 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Klingelnberg AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.51. Klingelnberg AG's value of 12.64% is 94.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.97 vs. the industry median of 6.51, Klingelnberg 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.51, based on 3,032 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. Klingelnberg AG's current Operating Margin % of 12.64% is 94.3% 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 Klingelnberg AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Klingelnberg AG's current Operating Margin % is 12.64%, which is 154% above median its own 10-year median of 4.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Klingelnberg AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Klingelnberg AG (XSWX:KLIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF11.70, compared to a current price of CHF10.55 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.64%, which is 154% above median its 10-year median of 4.97 and 94.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.51. Klingelnberg AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Klingelnberg AG (XSWX:KLIN), the current Operating Margin % is 12.64% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Klingelnberg AG (XSWX:KLIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Klingelnberg AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF10.55 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF11.70.
GuruFocus considers Klingelnberg AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KLIN:
Operating Margin %: 12.64% (154% above median its 10-year median of 4.97)
GF Value™: CHF11.70 vs. price of CHF10.55 (9.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.3% above the Industrial Products median (#2009 of 3032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:KLIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Klingelnberg AG operates its business in the gear industry. The company is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and selling of gearing machines. Its business segments include Bevel Gear; Cylindrical Gear; Measuring Centers, and Drive Technology. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Measuring Centers. The company serves automotive, truck, aircraft, agriculture, construction, power tools, marine industries, and various industrial equipment markets. The company is geographically present across Italy, France, Spain, Russia, Japan, India, China, Brazil, the United States, and Mexico.
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