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Plasson IndustriesXTAE:PLSN -1.13%88 Operating Margin % is 11.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 10.48. GuruFocus rates XTAE:PLSN with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪189.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,769 Construction companies, Plasson Industries ranks better than 70.66% on this metric.
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.
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Plasson Industries Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Plasson 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.
XTAE:PLSN vs TT, JCI, CARR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Plasson 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.
Plasson Industries Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Plasson Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plasson 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.
Plasson 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.
Plasson Industries (XTAE:PLSN) has a Operating Margin % of 11.97% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Plasson Industries and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 10.48. Over the past decade, Plasson Industries' Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.84 to 11.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Plasson Industries ranks #519 out of 1769 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is Plasson Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
Plasson Industries' current Operating Margin % of 11.97% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 10.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.84 to a high of 11.42. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Plasson Industries' value of 11.97% is 103.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plasson Industries ranks #519 out of 1769 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Plasson Industries has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plasson Industries' Operating Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Plasson Industries ranks #519 out of 1769 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Plasson Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Plasson Industries' value of 11.97% is 103.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Plasson Industries' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.84 to 11.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.48 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Plasson 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 a Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,769 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. Plasson Industries's current Operating Margin % of 11.97% is 103.2% 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 Plasson Industries and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plasson Industries's current Operating Margin % is 11.97%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 10.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plasson Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plasson Industries (XTAE:PLSN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪189.32, compared to a current price of ₪157.80 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.97%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 10.48 and 103.2% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. Plasson Industries' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Plasson Industries (XTAE:PLSN), the current Operating Margin % is 11.97% 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 Plasson Industries (XTAE:PLSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plasson Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₪157.80 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₪189.32.
GuruFocus considers Plasson Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:PLSN:
Operating Margin %: 11.97% (14% above median its 10-year median of 10.48)
GF Value™: ₪189.32 vs. price of ₪157.80 (16.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 103.2% above the Construction median (#519 of 1769)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:PLSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plasson Industries Ltd provides solutions for connecting PE pipes. It offers ElectroFusion & Mechanical Fittings, Adjustable Elbow, Controllers, and PE Ball Valve, among others to municipal water distribution and gas conveyance systems, among others.
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