G. Willi-Food InternationalXTAE:WILC +0.08%81 Operating Margin % is 12.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 10.20. GuruFocus rates XTAE:WILC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪47.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Retail - Defensive companies, G. Willi-Food International ranks better than 93.51% on this metric.
G. Willi-Food International Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for G. Willi-Food International's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:WILC'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.75 Med: 10.2 Max: 12.66
Current: 11.96
XTAE:WILC's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 93.51% of 308
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.375
vs XTAE:WILC: 11.96
G. Willi-Food International (XTAE:WILC) 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).
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G. Willi-Food International Operating Margin % Related Terms
G. Willi-Food International Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
G. Willi-Food International Operating Margin % Chart
XTAE:WILC vs HFFG, DIT, HCIL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, G. Willi-Food International'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.
G. Willi-Food International Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, G. Willi-Food International's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where G. Willi-Food International's Operating Margin % falls into.
G. Willi-Food International Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
G. Willi-Food International'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.
G. Willi-Food International (XTAE:WILC) has a Operating Margin % of 12.76% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on G. Willi-Food International and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 10.20. Over the past decade, G. Willi-Food International's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.75 to 12.66. According to the industry distribution chart, G. Willi-Food International ranks #20 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is G. Willi-Food International's Operating Margin % too high?
G. Willi-Food International's current Operating Margin % of 12.76% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 10.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.75 to a high of 12.66. The Retail - Defensive industry median Operating Margin % is 3.38. G. Willi-Food International's value of 12.76% is 278.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, G. Willi-Food International ranks #20 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, G. Willi-Food International has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does G. Willi-Food International's Operating Margin % compare to HFFG and DIT?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, G. Willi-Food International ranks #20 out of 308 companies for Operating Margin %. This places G. Willi-Food International in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.38. G. Willi-Food International's value of 12.76% is 278.1% above this benchmark. Historically, G. Willi-Food International's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.75 to 12.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.20 vs. the industry median of 3.38, G. Willi-Food International 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.38, based on 308 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. G. Willi-Food International's current Operating Margin % of 12.76% is 278.1% 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 G. Willi-Food International and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. G. Willi-Food International's current Operating Margin % is 12.76%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 10.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is G. Willi-Food International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G. Willi-Food International (XTAE:WILC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪47.46, compared to a current price of ₪99.20 — trading 109% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.76%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 10.20 and 278.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.38. G. Willi-Food International's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 G. Willi-Food International (XTAE:WILC), the current Operating Margin % is 12.76% 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 G. Willi-Food International (XTAE:WILC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G. Willi-Food International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₪99.20 is trading 109% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪47.46.
GuruFocus considers G. Willi-Food International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:WILC:
Operating Margin %: 12.76% (25% above median its 10-year median of 10.20)
GF Value™: ₪47.46 vs. price of ₪99.20 (109% above fair value)
Industry Position: 278.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#20 of 308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:WILC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
G. Willi-Food International Ltd is an Israeli-based company specializing in high-quality, great-tasting kosher food products. The company is engaged, directly and through subsidiaries, in the design, import, marketing and distribution of a variety of over 650 food products. The principal product line includes Canned Vegetables and Pickles, Canned Fish, Canned Fruit, Edible Oils, Dairy and Dairy Substitute Products, Cereals, rice and pastas, and Other Products. The company has one reportable segment: Import- export, marketing and distribution of food products. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sale of Dairy and Dairy Substitute Products.
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