Kelly Partners Group HoldingsASX:KPG +1.40%70 Operating Margin % is 18.20% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 24.51. GuruFocus rates ASX:KPG with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of A$11.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Kelly Partners Group Holdings ranks better than 83.83% on this metric.
Kelly Partners Group Holdings (ASX:KPG) 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.
Kelly Partners Group Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kelly Partners Group Holdings 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.
Kelly Partners Group Holdings Operating Margin % Chart
ASX:KPG vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Kelly Partners Group Holdings'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.
Kelly Partners Group Holdings Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Kelly Partners Group Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kelly Partners Group Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
Kelly Partners Group Holdings 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.
Kelly Partners Group Holdings (ASX:KPG) has a Operating Margin % of 18.20% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kelly Partners Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 24.51. Over the past decade, Kelly Partners Group Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 16.77 to 30.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Kelly Partners Group Holdings ranks #173 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is Kelly Partners Group Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Kelly Partners Group Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 18.20% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 24.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.77 to a high of 30.10. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Kelly Partners Group Holdings' value of 18.20% is 187.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kelly Partners Group Holdings ranks #173 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kelly Partners Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelly Partners Group Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kelly Partners Group Holdings ranks #173 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kelly Partners Group Holdings in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Kelly Partners Group Holdings' value of 18.20% is 187.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kelly Partners Group Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 16.77 to 30.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.51 vs. the industry median of 6.33, Kelly Partners Group Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. 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. Kelly Partners Group Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 18.20% is 187.5% above the industry median. 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 Kelly Partners Group Holdings 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. Kelly Partners Group Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 18.20%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 24.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kelly Partners Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelly Partners Group Holdings (ASX:KPG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$11.29, compared to a current price of A$3.62 — trading 67.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.20%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 24.51 and 187.5% above the Business Services industry median of 6.33. Kelly Partners Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kelly Partners Group Holdings (ASX:KPG), the current Operating Margin % is 18.20% 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 Kelly Partners Group Holdings (ASX:KPG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelly Partners Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$3.62 is trading 67.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$11.29.
GuruFocus considers Kelly Partners Group Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:KPG:
Operating Margin %: 18.20% (26% below median its 10-year median of 24.51)
GF Value™: A$11.29 vs. price of A$3.62 (67.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 187.5% above the Business Services median (#173 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:KPG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kelly Partners Group Holdings Business Description
Kelly Partners Group Holdings Ltd operates a chartered accounting business which assists small and medium enterprises, private business owners and high net worth individuals to manage their accounting, taxation, audit, and wealth management activities. The company's operating segment include Accounting and Other services. It generates maximum revenue from the Accounting segment. The Accounting segment that derives maximum revenue includes accounting and taxation services, corporate secretarial, outsourced CFO, audits, business structuring, bookkeeping, and all other accounting related services. Other services segment includes financial broking services, wealth management, corporate advisory, investment office, and all other non-accounting services.
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