Softing AG (FRA:SYT) Operating Income: €-5.29 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:SYT Softing AG FRA:SYT
65 GF Score
Price €2.31
GF Value €3.66
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Softing AG Operating Income?

Softing AG FRA:SYT +0.43% 65 Operating Income is €-5.29 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SYT with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.66 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Softing AG's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.93 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-5.29 Mil.

Warning Sign:

Softing AG had lost money in 67% of the time over the past 12quarters.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Softing AG's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.93 Mil. Softing AG's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €21.52 Mil. Therefore, Softing AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.31%.

Softing AG's 5-Year average Growth Rate for Operating Margin % was 0.00% per year.

Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Softing AG's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.26%. Softing AG's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -17.90%.


Softing AG  (FRA:SYT) Operating Income Explanation

1. Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Softing AG's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-3.712 * ( 1 - 9.11% )/( (76.206 + 82.186)/ 2 )
=-3.3738368/79.196
=-4.26 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Softing AG's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-3.708/( ( (8.386 + max(17.071, 0)) + (0 + max(15.977, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-3.708/( ( 25.457 + 15.977 )/ 2 )
=-3.708/20.717
=-17.90 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(10.782 + 23.667 + 4.412) - (14.559 + 0 + 7.231)
=17.071

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(11.114 + 21.122 + 6.584) - (8.64 + 0 + 14.203)
=15.977

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. Operating Income is also linked to Operating Margin %:

Softing AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-0.928/21.517
=-4.31 %

* 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.

4. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Operating Income growth rate using Operating Income per share data.


Be Aware

Compared with a company's EBITDA margin, 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 Nokia's Operating Margin had already been in decline since 2002, although its earnings per share 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.


Softing AG Operating Income Related Terms


Softing AG Operating Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Softing AG's Operating Income 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.

Softing AG Operating Income Chart

Softing AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Income
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.66 -1.51 -2.64 0.43 -5.71

Softing AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Softing AG Operating Income Calculation

Operating Income, is the profit a company earned through operations. All expenses, including cash expenses such as cost of goods sold (COGS), research & development, wages, and non-cash expenses, such as depreciation, depletion and amortization, have been deducted from the sales.

Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-5.29 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Income →
What does a Operating Income of €-5.29 Mil mean?
Softing AG (FRA:SYT) has a Operating Income of €-5.29 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Softing AG and its competitors.
Is Softing AG's Operating Income too high?
Softing AG's current Operating Income is €-5.29 Mil. Overall, Softing AG has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Softing AG's Operating Income compare to IBM and ACN?
Softing AG's Operating Income of €-5.29 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Income for a Software company?
A good Operating Income depends on the Software industry context. However, Operating Income 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 Income mean?
A high Operating Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Softing AG and its competitors. Softing AG's current Operating Income is €-5.29 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Softing AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Softing AG (FRA:SYT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.66, compared to a current price of €2.31 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Income is €-5.29 Mil. Softing AG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Income calculated?
Operating Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softing AG (FRA:SYT), the current Operating Income is €-5.29 Mil 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 Softing AG (FRA:SYT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Softing AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.31 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.66. GuruFocus considers Softing AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SYT:

  • Operating Income: €-5.29 Mil
  • GF Value™: €3.66 vs. price of €2.31 (36.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SYT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Softing AG Business Description

Other Exchanges SYT:Germany
Address Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6, Haar, BY, DEU, 85540
Softing AG is engaged in developing software, hardware, and system solutions. The business operates in segments namely, Industrial, Automotive, and IT Networks. The Industrial segment which derives the majority of revenue engages in the provision of industrial communications solutions and products for the manufacturing and process industry. The Automotive segment stands for key technologies in automotive electronics as well as such closely related areas in electronics as the commercial vehicle or agricultural machinery industry. The IT Networks segment is engaged in testing, qualifying, and certifying cabling in IT systems. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the USA.
65GF Score

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