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Rustic BakeryXTAE:RSTC -2.71%16 Operating Margin % is 15.19% as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 11.60. GuruFocus rates XTAE:RSTC with a GF Score™ of 16/100. Among 1,956 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Rustic Bakery ranks better than 85.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rustic Bakery's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:RSTC'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.68 Med: 11.6 Max: 15.19
Current: 15.19
XTAE:RSTC's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 85.69% of 1956
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.34
vs XTAE:RSTC: 15.19
Rustic Bakery'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.
Rustic Bakery Operating Margin % Related Terms
Rustic Bakery Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rustic Bakery'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.
Rustic Bakery Operating Margin % Chart
Rustic Bakery Annual Data
Trend
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Operating Margin %
8.68
11.60
15.19
Rustic Bakery Semi-Annual Data
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Operating Margin %
8.68
11.60
15.19
XTAE:RSTC vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Rustic Bakery'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.
Rustic Bakery Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Rustic Bakery's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rustic Bakery'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.
Rustic Bakery'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.
Rustic Bakery (XTAE:RSTC) has a Operating Margin % of 15.19% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Rustic Bakery and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 11.60. Over the past decade, Rustic Bakery's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.68 to 15.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Rustic Bakery ranks #280 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is Rustic Bakery's Operating Margin % too high?
Rustic Bakery's current Operating Margin % of 15.19% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 11.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.68 to a high of 15.19. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.34. Rustic Bakery's value of 15.19% is 184.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rustic Bakery ranks #280 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rustic Bakery has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rustic Bakery's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Rustic Bakery ranks #280 out of 1956 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Rustic Bakery in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.34. Rustic Bakery's value of 15.19% is 184.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Rustic Bakery's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.68 to 15.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.60 vs. the industry median of 5.34, Rustic Bakery 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.34, based on 1,956 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. Rustic Bakery's current Operating Margin % of 15.19% is 184.5% 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 Rustic Bakery and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rustic Bakery's current Operating Margin % is 15.19%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 11.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rustic Bakery stock overvalued right now?
Rustic Bakery (XTAE:RSTC) has a current Operating Margin % of 15.19%. The current Operating Margin % is 15.19%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 11.60 and 184.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.34. Rustic Bakery's overall GF Score™ is 16/100. 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 Rustic Bakery (XTAE:RSTC), the current Operating Margin % is 15.19% 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.
Rustic Bakery Ltd is engaged in the production, development, and marketing of frozen and baked-frozen bakery products. The company's product portfolio includes English Cakes, Cookie Boxes, Baguettes, Bagels and Pretzels, Donuts and Muffins, Challa, Breads, Sourdough Breads, Bread Rolls, Savory Pastries, Sweet Pastries, Filo Pastries, Premium Products, Cakes, Cookies, Italian Breads, and Pitta Bread.
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