Lenzing AGXTER:LEN -0.37%59 Operating Margin % is 6.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 5.12. GuruFocus rates XTER:LEN with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.00. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Lenzing AG ranks worse than 70.37% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Lenzing AG's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €40 Mil. Lenzing AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €616 Mil. Therefore, Lenzing AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.53%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lenzing AG's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:LEN'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.34 Med: 5.12 Max: 16.9
Current: -0.21
XTER:LEN's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 70.37% of 1043
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.08
vs XTER:LEN: -0.21
Lenzing AG's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Lenzing AG's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €40 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-5 Mil.
Lenzing AG (XTER:LEN) 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).
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.
Lenzing AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Lenzing AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lenzing 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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Lenzing 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.
Lenzing AG Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lenzing AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lenzing 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.
Lenzing AG'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.
Lenzing AG (XTER:LEN) has a Operating Margin % of 6.53% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lenzing AG and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 5.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Lenzing AG ranks #734 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is Lenzing AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Lenzing AG's current Operating Margin % of 6.53% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 5.12. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. Lenzing AG's value of 6.53% is 60% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lenzing AG ranks #734 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lenzing AG has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lenzing AG's Operating Margin % compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Lenzing AG ranks #734 out of 1043 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Lenzing AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. Lenzing AG's value of 6.53% is 60% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.12 vs. the industry median of 4.08, Lenzing 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 a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.08, based on 1,043 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. Lenzing AG's current Operating Margin % of 6.53% is 60% 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 Lenzing AG and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lenzing AG's current Operating Margin % is 6.53%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 5.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lenzing AG stock overvalued right now?
Lenzing AG (XTER:LEN) has a current Operating Margin % of 6.53%. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.00, compared to a current price of €26.85 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.53%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 5.12 and 60% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.08. Lenzing AG's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Lenzing AG (XTER:LEN), the current Operating Margin % is 6.53% 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 Lenzing AG (XTER:LEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lenzing AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €26.85 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.00.
Key valuation signals for XTER:LEN:
Operating Margin %: 6.53% (28% above median its 10-year median of 5.12)
GF Value™: €29.00 vs. price of €26.85 (7.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#734 of 1043)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:LEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lenzing AG manufactures and sells wood-based cellulose fibers and other chemical-based products. The company's segment includes The Division Fiber produces all three generations of wood-based cellulosic fibers and markets them under the product brands TENCEL, VEOCEL, LENZING ECOVERO, and LENZING. the products made from lyocell, modal, and viscose fibers are used for the production of textiles as well as nonwovens and special applications; The Division Pulp produces and procures dissolving pulp for fiber production. The pulp is used for the company's own cellulosic fiber production and marketed externally; and Others include central headquarters functions. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Division fiber segment. It derives maximum revenue from Division Fiber Segment.
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