Intelligent Monitoring Group Ltd has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Intelligent Monitoring Group (ASX:IMB) Operating Margin % Explanation
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.
Intelligent Monitoring Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Intelligent Monitoring Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Intelligent Monitoring Group Operating Margin % Chart
ASX:IMB vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Intelligent Monitoring Group'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.
Intelligent Monitoring Group Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Intelligent Monitoring Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intelligent Monitoring Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Intelligent Monitoring Group Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
* 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.
Intelligent Monitoring Group (ASX:IMB) has a Operating Margin % of -6.71% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Intelligent Monitoring Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Intelligent Monitoring Group ranks #611 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is Intelligent Monitoring Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Intelligent Monitoring Group's current Operating Margin % is -6.71%. Based on the distribution chart, Intelligent Monitoring Group ranks #611 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Intelligent Monitoring Group has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intelligent Monitoring Group's Operating Margin % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Intelligent Monitoring Group ranks #611 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Intelligent Monitoring Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.33, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. 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 Intelligent Monitoring Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intelligent Monitoring Group's current Operating Margin % is -6.71%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intelligent Monitoring Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intelligent Monitoring Group (ASX:IMB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.62, compared to a current price of A$0.55 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -6.71%. Intelligent Monitoring Group's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 Intelligent Monitoring Group (ASX:IMB), the current Operating Margin % is -6.71% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Intelligent Monitoring Group (ASX:IMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intelligent Monitoring Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.55 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.62.
GuruFocus considers Intelligent Monitoring Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:IMB:
Operating Margin %: -6.71%
GF Value™: A$0.62 vs. price of A$0.55 (11.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:IMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Intelligent Monitoring Group Ltd is engaged in the provision of security, monitoring and risk management services in Australia. The company provides security services such as security alarm monitoring and installations and security guarding services across Australia. The segments of the company include Monitoring, Protective Services, and Services. The company derives majority of revenue from Monitoring services. Geographically, it generates revenue from Australia.
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