ComputershareCMSQF +8.25%93 Operating Margin % is 26.54% as of Dec. 2025, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 17.88. GuruFocus rates CMSQF with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.59 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 664 Capital Markets companies, Computershare ranks better than 66.72% 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.
Computershare Operating Margin % Related Terms
Computershare Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Computershare'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.
CMSQF vs MS, GS, SCHW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Computershare'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.
Computershare Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Computershare's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Computershare'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.
Computershare's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Computershare (CMSQF) has a Operating Margin % of 26.54% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Computershare and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 17.88. Over the past decade, Computershare's Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.91 to 27.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Computershare ranks #221 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Computershare's Operating Margin % too high?
Computershare's current Operating Margin % of 26.54% is 48% above median its 10-year median of 17.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.91 to a high of 27.82. The Capital Markets industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. Computershare's value of 26.54% is 281.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Computershare ranks #221 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Computershare has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Computershare's Operating Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Computershare ranks #221 out of 664 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Computershare in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. Computershare's value of 26.54% is 281.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Computershare's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.91 to 27.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.88 vs. the industry median of 6.96, Computershare 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Operating Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 6.96, based on 664 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. Computershare's current Operating Margin % of 26.54% is 281.6% 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 Computershare and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Computershare's current Operating Margin % is 26.54%, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 17.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Computershare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computershare (CMSQF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.59, compared to a current price of $25.96 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 26.54%, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 17.88 and 281.6% above the Capital Markets industry median of 6.96. Computershare's overall GF Score™ is 93/100. 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 Computershare (CMSQF), the current Operating Margin % is 26.54% 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 Computershare (CMSQF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computershare stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.96 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.59.
GuruFocus considers Computershare to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CMSQF:
Operating Margin %: 26.54% (48% above median its 10-year median of 17.88)
GF Value™: $22.59 vs. price of $25.96 (14.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 281.6% above the Capital Markets median (#221 of 664)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CMSQF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in Australia in 1978, Computershare has grown via acquisitions to become the world's leading provider of issuer services. Employee share plans and communications services are commonly sold together with issuer services to corporations. The company also has a business services offering and a corporate trust business, alongside a small mortgage administration business that's due to be divested. Over the medium term, around half of group EBITDA is expected to be generated from interest income on client cash balances, or margin income, which is exposed to interest-rate movements.
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