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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.
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Zevra Therapeutics Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zevra Therapeutics'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.
ZVRA vs TECX, RLMD, ALT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Zevra Therapeutics'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.
Zevra Therapeutics Operating Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Zevra Therapeutics's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zevra Therapeutics'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.
Zevra Therapeutics'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.
Zevra Therapeutics (ZVRA) has a Operating Margin % of 42.30% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Zevra Therapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zevra Therapeutics ranks #72 out of 943 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is Zevra Therapeutics' Operating Margin % too high?
Zevra Therapeutics' current Operating Margin % is 42.30%. Based on the distribution chart, Zevra Therapeutics ranks #72 out of 943 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zevra Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zevra Therapeutics' Operating Margin % compare to TECX and RLMD?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Zevra Therapeutics ranks #72 out of 943 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Zevra Therapeutics in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Operating Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Zevra Therapeutics and its competitors. Zevra Therapeutics's current Operating Margin % is 42.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zevra Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zevra Therapeutics (ZVRA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.92, compared to a current price of $11.31 — trading 45.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 42.30%. Zevra Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Zevra Therapeutics (ZVRA), the current Operating Margin % is 42.30% as of Jun. 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 Zevra Therapeutics (ZVRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zevra Therapeutics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.31 is trading 45.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.92.
GuruFocus considers Zevra Therapeutics to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ZVRA:
Operating Margin %: 42.30%
GF Value™: $20.92 vs. price of $11.31 (45.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZVRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zevra Therapeutics Inc is a commercial-stage company with a late-stage pipeline committed to bringing life-changing therapeutics to people living with rare diseases. The Company is focused on expanding patient access, progressing its pipeline toward key milestones, and delivering meaningful outcomes for patients with unmet needs. The commercialization of its product, marketed in the United States for Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC), a rare, progressive neurodegenerative disease, provides a corporate foundation and demonstrates its ability to advance therapies from development to market.
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