BOS Better Online SolutionsBOSC +0.23%67 Operating Margin % is 5.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 3.72. GuruFocus rates BOSC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, BOS Better Online Solutions ranks better than 63.31% on this metric.
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.
BOS Better Online Solutions Operating Margin % Related Terms
BOS Better Online Solutions 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.
BOSC vs UTSI, FKWL, CMBMF: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, BOS Better Online Solutions'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.
BOS Better Online Solutions Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, BOS Better Online Solutions's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BOS Better Online Solutions'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.
BOS Better Online Solutions's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
BOS Better Online Solutions (BOSC) has a Operating Margin % of 5.84% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on BOS Better Online Solutions and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 3.72. Over the past decade, BOS Better Online Solutions' Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.00 to 8.12. According to the industry distribution chart, BOS Better Online Solutions ranks #907 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is BOS Better Online Solutions' Operating Margin % too high?
BOS Better Online Solutions' current Operating Margin % of 5.84% is 57% above median its 10-year median of 3.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 8.12. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. BOS Better Online Solutions' value of 5.84% is 53.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BOS Better Online Solutions ranks #907 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BOS Better Online Solutions has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BOS Better Online Solutions' Operating Margin % compare to UTSI and FKWL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, BOS Better Online Solutions ranks #907 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts BOS Better Online Solutions in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. BOS Better Online Solutions' value of 5.84% is 53.3% above this benchmark. Historically, BOS Better Online Solutions' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.00 to 8.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.72 vs. the industry median of 3.81, BOS Better Online Solutions 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 Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.81, based on 2,472 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. BOS Better Online Solutions's current Operating Margin % of 5.84% is 53.3% 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 BOS Better Online Solutions and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BOS Better Online Solutions's current Operating Margin % is 5.84%, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 3.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BOS Better Online Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOS Better Online Solutions (BOSC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.48, compared to a current price of $4.45 — trading 27.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.84%, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 3.72 and 53.3% above the Hardware industry median of 3.81. BOS Better Online Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 BOS Better Online Solutions (BOSC), the current Operating Margin % is 5.84% 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 BOS Better Online Solutions (BOSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOS Better Online Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.45 is trading 27.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.48.
GuruFocus considers BOS Better Online Solutions to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOSC:
Operating Margin %: 5.84% (57% above median its 10-year median of 3.72)
GF Value™: $3.48 vs. price of $4.45 (27.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.3% above the Hardware median (#907 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BOS Better Online Solutions Ltd is a provider of comprehensive solutions to enterprises, comprised of services, equipment, and custom-made automatic machines. The company manages its business in three reportable divisions: the Supply Chain Solutions Division, the RFID Division, and the Intelligent Robotics Division. The majority of revenue derives from Supply Chain Solutions, which distributes electro-mechanical components, mainly to customers in the aerospace, defense, and other industries, and is a supply chain service provider for aviation customers that seek a comprehensive solution to their component-supply needs. Its geographic areas are Israel, East Asia, India, America, Europe, and the rest of the world. Geographically company derives the majority of its revenue from Israel.
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