Lattice SemiconductorBSP:L2SC34 -0.50%46 Operating Margin % is 15.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 12.86. GuruFocus rates BSP:L2SC34 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of R$43.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Semiconductors companies, Lattice Semiconductor ranks better than 52.39% on this metric.
Lattice Semiconductor Corp operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -23.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lattice Semiconductor's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:L2SC34'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.29 Med: 12.86 Max: 29.05
Current: 6.05
BSP:L2SC34's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 52.39% of 1023
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.18
vs BSP:L2SC34: 6.05
Lattice Semiconductor's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -23.40% per year.
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).
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Lattice Semiconductor Operating Margin % Related Terms
Lattice Semiconductor Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lattice Semiconductor's Operating Margin % 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.
BSP:L2SC34 vs SITM, RMBS, SMTC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Lattice Semiconductor'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.
Lattice Semiconductor Operating Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Lattice Semiconductor's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lattice Semiconductor'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.
Lattice Semiconductor'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.
Lattice Semiconductor (BSP:L2SC34) has a Operating Margin % of 15.61% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lattice Semiconductor and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 12.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Lattice Semiconductor ranks #487 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is Lattice Semiconductor's Operating Margin % too high?
Lattice Semiconductor's current Operating Margin % of 15.61% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 12.86. The Semiconductors industry median Operating Margin % is 5.18. Lattice Semiconductor's value of 15.61% is 201.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lattice Semiconductor ranks #487 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lattice Semiconductor has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lattice Semiconductor's Operating Margin % compare to SITM and RMBS?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Lattice Semiconductor ranks #487 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Lattice Semiconductor in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.18. Lattice Semiconductor's value of 15.61% is 201.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.86 vs. the industry median of 5.18, Lattice Semiconductor 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Operating Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 5.18, based on 1,023 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. Lattice Semiconductor's current Operating Margin % of 15.61% is 201.4% 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 Lattice Semiconductor and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lattice Semiconductor's current Operating Margin % is 15.61%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 12.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lattice Semiconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lattice Semiconductor (BSP:L2SC34) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$43.38, compared to a current price of R$95.52 — trading 120.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.61%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 12.86 and 201.4% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.18. Lattice Semiconductor's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 8 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 Lattice Semiconductor (BSP:L2SC34), the current Operating Margin % is 15.61% 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 Lattice Semiconductor (BSP:L2SC34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lattice Semiconductor stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$95.52 is trading 120.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$43.38.
GuruFocus considers Lattice Semiconductor to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:L2SC34:
Operating Margin %: 15.61% (21% above median its 10-year median of 12.86)
GF Value™: R$43.38 vs. price of R$95.52 (120.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 201.4% above the Semiconductors median (#487 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:L2SC34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lattice Semiconductor Corp is a developer of semiconductor technology that it distributes through products, solutions, and licenses. The company reaches its customers through consumer, communications, and industrial markets. The company has one operating segment namely the core Lattice business that includes silicon-based and silicon-enabling products, evaluation boards, development hardware, and related intellectual property licensing, services, and sales. The products of the company are offered globally; and, the majority of sales are derived from customers in Asia. It also has its presence in Americas and Europe.
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