Befesa S.A.
BFSA
Rank in Stocks
#6499
Befesa S.A. offers environmental recycling services to the steel and aluminum... Befesa S.A. offers environmental recycling services to the steel and aluminum industries in the European, Asian, and North American markets. It operates in two segments, Steel Dust Recycling Services and Aluminium Salt Slags Recycling Services. The Steel Dust Recycling Services segment collects and recycles crude steel dust and other steel residues generated in the production of crude, stainless, and galvanized steel; sells waelz oxide to zinc smelters; and treats crude steel dust. The Aluminium Salt Slags Recycling Services segment recycles salt slags; spent pot linings, a hazardous residue generated by primary aluminum producers; and recovers and sells salt, aluminum concentrate, and aluminum oxides. This segment also collects and recycles aluminum scrap and other aluminum residues, such as aluminum dross, shavings, cuttings, and aluminum concentrates; and produces secondary aluminum alloys for automotive and construction industries. The company also provides logistics, and waelz oxide and aluminum waste treatment services, as well as develops projects and technology. Befesa S.A. was founded in 1987 and is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Share Price
$42.76
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$1.71B
Change (1 day)
3.25%
Change (1 year)
35.29%
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Operating Margin for Befesa S.A. (BFSA)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 13.30%
According to Befesa S.A.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 13.30%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 12.08%.
Operating Margin history for Befesa S.A. from 2013 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 13.30% | 10.10% |
| 2025 | 12.08% | 32.60% |
| 2024 | 9.11% | 0.89% |
| 2023 | 9.03% | -5.35% |
| 2022 | 9.54% | -38.49% |
| 2021 | 15.51% | 1.84% |
| 2020 | 15.23% | -20.39% |
| 2019 | 19.13% | -6.27% |
| 2018 | 20.41% | 20.84% |
| 2017 | 16.89% | 22.57% |
| 2016 | 13.78% | 127.77% |
| 2015 | 6.05% | -58.02% |
| 2014 | 14.41% | 65.25% |
| 2013 | 8.72% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.33% | -98.62% |
US
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| 12.67% | -99.05% |
CN
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| -4,828.03% | -463.01% |
TW
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| 14.92% | -98.88% |
JP
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| -1,330.49% | -200.04% |
US
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Befesa S.A.'s operating margin
What is Befesa S.A.'s operating margin?
Befesa S.A.'s operating margin is 13.30%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Befesa S.A.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Befesa S.A.'s operating margin was 12.08%, compared with 9.11% in 2024.
How has Befesa S.A.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Befesa S.A.'s operating margin was highest in 2021 (15.51%) and lowest in 2023 (9.03%).
How does Befesa S.A.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
Befesa S.A.'s operating margin (13.30%) is higher than that of 3 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Rollins, Inc., with 18.33%.