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Imco IndustriesXTAE:IMCO +0.72%24 Operating Margin % is 10.95% as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 10.95. GuruFocus rates XTAE:IMCO with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Aerospace & Defense companies, Imco Industries ranks better than 62.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Imco Industries's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:IMCO'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.27 Med: 10.95 Max: 11.43
Current: 10.95
XTAE:IMCO's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 62.75% of 349
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 8.19
vs XTAE:IMCO: 10.95
Imco Industries's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
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.
Imco Industries Operating Margin % Related Terms
Imco Industries Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Imco Industries'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.
Imco Industries Operating Margin % Chart
Imco Industries Annual Data
Trend
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Operating Margin %
7.27
11.43
10.95
Imco Industries Semi-Annual Data
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Operating Margin %
7.27
11.43
10.95
XTAE:IMCO vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Imco Industries'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.
Imco Industries Operating Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Imco Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imco Industries'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.
Imco Industries'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.
Imco Industries (XTAE:IMCO) has a Operating Margin % of 10.95% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Imco Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.95. Over the past decade, Imco Industries' Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.27 to 11.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Imco Industries ranks #130 out of 349 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is Imco Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
Imco Industries' current Operating Margin % of 10.95% is near median its 10-year median of 10.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.27 to a high of 11.43. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Operating Margin % is 8.19. Imco Industries' value of 10.95% is 33.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imco Industries ranks #130 out of 349 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Imco Industries has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imco Industries' Operating Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Imco Industries ranks #130 out of 349 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Imco Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.19. Imco Industries' value of 10.95% is 33.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Imco Industries' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.27 to 11.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.95 vs. the industry median of 8.19, Imco Industries 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Operating Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 8.19, based on 349 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. Imco Industries's current Operating Margin % of 10.95% is 33.7% 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 Imco Industries and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imco Industries's current Operating Margin % is 10.95%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Imco Industries stock overvalued right now?
Imco Industries (XTAE:IMCO) has a current Operating Margin % of 10.95%. The current Operating Margin % is 10.95%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.95 and 33.7% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 8.19. Imco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 3 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 Imco Industries (XTAE:IMCO), the current Operating Margin % is 10.95% 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.
Imco Industries Ltd designs, develops and produces mechanical, electro-mechanical, electrical and electronic products, assemblies and sub-assemblies for airborne, land and naval applications. The company divides its products into following categories: Electrical and electronics, Electromechanical solutions, LED lighting solutions and Platforms. It supplies its products to the Israel Defense Forces, United States Army, Air Force and Navy and other .
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