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.
Protean eGov Technologies Operating Margin % Related Terms
Protean eGov Technologies 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.
BOM:544021 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Protean eGov Technologies'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.
Protean eGov Technologies Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Protean eGov Technologies's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Protean eGov Technologies's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
Protean eGov Technologies's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Protean eGov Technologies (BOM:544021) has a Operating Margin % of 7.78% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Protean eGov Technologies and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 9.39. Over the past decade, Protean eGov Technologies' Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.26 to 15.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Protean eGov Technologies ranks #1127 out of 2822 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 39.9%.
Is Protean eGov Technologies' Operating Margin % too high?
Protean eGov Technologies' current Operating Margin % of 7.78% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 9.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.26 to a high of 15.49. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.89. Protean eGov Technologies' value of 7.78% is 100.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Protean eGov Technologies ranks #1127 out of 2822 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Protean eGov Technologies has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Protean eGov Technologies' Operating Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Protean eGov Technologies ranks #1127 out of 2822 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Protean eGov Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.89. Protean eGov Technologies' value of 7.78% is 100.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Protean eGov Technologies' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.26 to 15.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.39 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Protean eGov Technologies 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 Software company?
The median Operating Margin % among Software companies is 3.89, based on 2,822 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. Protean eGov Technologies's current Operating Margin % of 7.78% is 100.3% 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 Protean eGov Technologies and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Protean eGov Technologies's current Operating Margin % is 7.78%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 9.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Protean eGov Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Protean eGov Technologies (BOM:544021) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,378.64, compared to a current price of ₹588.50 — trading 57.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.78%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 9.39 and 100.3% above the Software industry median of 3.89. Protean eGov Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Protean eGov Technologies (BOM:544021), the current Operating Margin % is 7.78% 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 Protean eGov Technologies (BOM:544021) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Protean eGov Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹588.50 is trading 57.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,378.64.
GuruFocus considers Protean eGov Technologies to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:544021:
Operating Margin %: 7.78% (17% below median its 10-year median of 9.39)
GF Value™: ₹1,378.64 vs. price of ₹588.50 (57.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 100.3% above the Software median (#1127 of 2822)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:544021 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Protean eGov Technologies Ltd is engaged in providing Information Technology (IT) enabled e-Governance services. It works on tax modernization, open digital ecosystems, and social security-related projects. It offers citizen services, e-governance solutions, system integration, business process re-engineering, data center co-location, and IT consulting services for citizens, corporations, and the government. Some of the projects that the company works on include the acceptance and processing of PAN applications, e-KYC, GST verification, PAN verification, and others. Geographically, the company currently offers its services only in India.
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