Operating Margin - Huber+Suhner AG (SIX:HUBN)

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Price: 144 CHF -6.49%

Market Cap: 2.8B CHF

9.9%

Current

10%

Average

3.8%

Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin

9.9%

Operating Profit

90.1m

Revenue

909.2m

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country	Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
CH	Huber+Suhner AG SIX:HUBN	2.7B CHF	10%
CN	Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd SZSE:300750	1.7T CNY	16%
FR	Schneider Electric SE PAR:SU	135.6B EUR	17%
CH	Abb Ltd SIX:ABBN	106.4B CHF	17%
IE	Eaton Corporation PLC NYSE:ETN	129.4B USD	19%
US	Emerson Electric Co NYSE:EMR	77.2B USD	20%
KR	LG Energy Solution Ltd KRX:373220	96.9T KRW	5%
US	Vertiv Holdings Co NYSE:VRT	61.8B USD	18%
CN	Sungrow Power Supply Co Ltd SZSE:300274	352.9B CNY	19%
US	AMETEK Inc NYSE:AME	46.8B USD	26%
US	Rockwell Automation Inc NYSE:ROK	45.1B USD	15%

Huber+Suhner AG
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Market Cap

2.7B CHF

Industry

Electrical Equipment

Nestled in the heart of Switzerland, Huber+Suhner AG stands as a testament to over a century of innovation and adaptability, adeptly navigating the interwoven landscape of technology and connectivity. This company, with roots stretching back to the late 19th century, has expertly transformed itself from its beginnings in the textile industry into a global leader in electrical and optical connectivity solutions. Today, it thrives at the intersection of radio frequency, fiber optics, and low-frequency technology. Huber+Suhner designs and manufactures products that are integral to the functioning of a wide array of industries, from telecommunications and transportation to industrial applications and aerospace. The company’s relentless pursuit of advanced engineering and high-quality production anchors its reputation, enabling it to meet the stringent demands of both established and emerging markets. The company's business model revolves around developing bespoke solutions for its clients, enhancing connectivity across various applications. Through its three primary divisions—Radio Frequency, Fiber Optics, and Low Frequency—Huber+Suhner generates revenue by offering a portfolio of products including cables, connectors, antennas, and systems that ensure the flawless transmission of data and signals. These products are found in critical infrastructures worldwide, seamlessly enabling everything from high-speed rail networks to cellular base stations, and harnessing the potential of 5G technology. By capitalizing on growing trends like digitalization and urbanization, Huber+Suhner continuously positions itself as a critical player in the value chain, ensuring robust returns through both direct sales and long-term contracts with major global companies. This strategic focus on niche markets and tailored solutions allows the company to maintain its competitive edge, fueling sustainable growth and innovation.

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What is Intrinsic Value?

Economic Moat is a concept popularized by Warren Buffett to describe a company's durable competitive advantage. It represents the 'moat' that protects a company from competitors and helps it sustain profitability over the long term. Our analysis of the past 10 years showed that companies with a wide economic moat significantly outperformed the market, delivering +645% returns compared to +189% for the S&P 500.

Our research into Economic Moat performance spans the past 10 years and focuses on companies with a wide economic moat. For this analysis, we calculated the average stock price returns of these companies, comparing them to the performance of the S&P 500 index over the same period.

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Network Effect: We analyze whether the value of a company’s product or service grows as its user base expands. Platforms like payment systems or marketplaces benefit from this self-reinforcing.

Switching Costs: We assess whether customers face significant costs or disruptions when switching to a competitor’s product or service. High switching costs create customer stickiness and provide pricing power.

Intangible Assets: Strong brands, patents, and regulatory licenses can protect a company’s market position by creating barriers for competitors or enabling premium pricing. For example, a well-recognized consumer brand may command higher customer loyalty and margins.

Efficient scale: Occurs when a market is optimally served by one or a few players, making it unprofitable for new entrants to compete. This typically happens in industries with high fixed costs or geographic constraints, such as utilities or pipelines.

Cost Advantage: Companies with structural cost advantages can produce goods or services at a lower cost than their competitors, enabling them to offer competitive pricing or maintain higher margins. These advantages often arise from economies of scale, superior supply chain management, or proprietary technology. Firms like Walmart leverage their massive scale to negotiate better terms with suppliers, allowing them to undercut competitors on price.

By examining these factors in combination with a company’s financial performance and market positioning, we classify each company into one of three categories:

This rigorous evaluation ensures that our moat ratings are both comprehensive and reliable, giving investors the tools they need to make well-informed, long-term decisions.

The AI Assistant may sometimes provide inaccurate information.

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Huber+Suhner AG
SIX:HUBN