Consensus Cloud SolutionsCCSI -0.10%69 Operating Margin % is 42.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 42.80. GuruFocus rates CCSI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,818 Software companies, Consensus Cloud Solutions ranks better than 98.19% 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.
Consensus Cloud Solutions Operating Margin % Related Terms
Consensus Cloud 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.
CCSI vs SWMR, HQ, SABR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Consensus Cloud 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.
Consensus Cloud Solutions Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Consensus Cloud Solutions's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Consensus Cloud 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.
Consensus Cloud 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.
Consensus Cloud Solutions (CCSI) has a Operating Margin % of 42.66% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Consensus Cloud Solutions and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.80. Over the past decade, Consensus Cloud Solutions' Operating Margin % has ranged from 38.48 to 59.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Consensus Cloud Solutions ranks #51 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 1.8%.
Is Consensus Cloud Solutions' Operating Margin % too high?
Consensus Cloud Solutions' current Operating Margin % of 42.66% is near median its 10-year median of 42.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.48 to a high of 59.39. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Consensus Cloud Solutions' value of 42.66% is 1003.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Consensus Cloud Solutions ranks #51 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Consensus Cloud Solutions has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Consensus Cloud Solutions' Operating Margin % compare to SWMR and HQ?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Consensus Cloud Solutions ranks #51 out of 2818 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Consensus Cloud Solutions in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Consensus Cloud Solutions' value of 42.66% is 1003.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Consensus Cloud Solutions' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 38.48 to 59.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.80 vs. the industry median of 3.87, Consensus Cloud 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 Software company?
The median Operating Margin % among Software companies is 3.87, based on 2,818 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. Consensus Cloud Solutions's current Operating Margin % of 42.66% is 1003.8% 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 Consensus Cloud Solutions and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Consensus Cloud Solutions's current Operating Margin % is 42.66%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Consensus Cloud Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consensus Cloud Solutions (CCSI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.76, compared to a current price of $35.17 — trading 48% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 42.66%, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.80 and 1003.8% above the Software industry median of 3.87. Consensus Cloud Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Consensus Cloud Solutions (CCSI), the current Operating Margin % is 42.66% 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 Consensus Cloud Solutions (CCSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consensus Cloud Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $35.17 is trading 48% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.76.
GuruFocus considers Consensus Cloud Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CCSI:
Operating Margin %: 42.66% (near median its 10-year median of 42.80)
GF Value™: $23.76 vs. price of $35.17 (48% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1003.8% above the Software median (#51 of 2818)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Consensus Cloud Solutions Inc is a provider of secure information delivery services with a scalable Software-as-a-Service SaaS platform. It is engaged in the fax cloud business. The company's offerings include communication, data extraction, and digital signature solutions that enable users to securely access, exchange, and manage information across organizational and geographic boundaries. It serves multiple industry verticals, including healthcare, government, financial services, legal, and education. Geographically, the company operates in the United States, Canada, Ireland, and other countries. It derives the maximum revenue from the United States.
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