ML System (WAR:MLS) Operating Income: zł-25.0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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WAR:MLS ML System SA WAR:MLS
59 GF Score
Price zł14.80
GF Value zł23.77
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is ML System Operating Income?

ML System WAR:MLS 59 Operating Income is zł-25.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:MLS with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of zł23.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

ML System's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł-5.2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was zł-25.0 Mil.

Warning Sign:

ML System SA had lost money in 83% of the time over the past 12quarters.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. ML System's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł-5.2 Mil. ML System's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł34.8 Mil. Therefore, ML System's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -14.80%.

ML System'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. ML System's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.83%. ML System's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.72%.


ML System  (WAR:MLS) Operating Income Explanation

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

ML System'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 )
=-20.612 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (551.264 + 524.278)/ 2 )
=-20.612/537.771
=-3.83 %

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:

ML System'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 )
=-20.584/( ( (362.02 + max(-18.618, 0)) + (357.262 + max(-13.258, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-20.584/( ( 362.02 + 357.262 )/ 2 )
=-20.584/359.641
=-5.72 %

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)
=(52.405 + 19.452 + 3.821) - (50.058 + 0 + 44.238)
=-18.618

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(67.469 + 20.578 + 1.4210854715202E-14) - (82.499 + 0 + 18.806)
=-13.258

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 %:

ML System'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 )
=-5.153/34.817
=-14.80 %

* 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.


ML System Operating Income Related Terms


ML System Operating Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ML System'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.

ML System Operating Income Chart

ML System Annual Data
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Operating Income
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ML System Quarterly Data
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ML System 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 zł-25.0 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 zł-25.0 Mil mean?
ML System (WAR:MLS) has a Operating Income of zł-25.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on ML System and its competitors.
Is ML System's Operating Income too high?
ML System's current Operating Income is zł-25.0 Mil. Overall, ML System has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ML System's Operating Income compare to FSLR and NXT?
ML System's Operating Income of zł-25.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Operating Income depends on the Semiconductors 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 ML System and its competitors. ML System's current Operating Income is zł-25.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ML System stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ML System (WAR:MLS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is zł23.77, compared to a current price of zł14.80 — trading 37.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Income is zł-25.0 Mil. ML System'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 Income calculated?
Operating Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ML System (WAR:MLS), the current Operating Income is zł-25.0 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 ML System (WAR:MLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ML System stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł14.80 is trading 37.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł23.77. GuruFocus considers ML System to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for WAR:MLS:

  • Operating Income: zł-25.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: zł23.77 vs. price of zł14.80 (37.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

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


ML System Business Description

Other Exchanges 6UX:Germany
Address Zaczernie 190 G, Zaczernie, POL, 36-062
ML System SA is engaged in the design, engineering and production of building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) cell systems which generate electrical power from sunlight. It offers Energy Photovoltaics including BIPV modules, BIPV cells, Photovoltaic IGUS, Photovoltaic architecture systems, standard photovoltaic modules and fastening systems. Its other offerings includes Building Management System which includes enegry management systems and security systems.
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