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Spectral MedicalEDTXF 10 Operating Margin % is 8.01% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates EDTXF with a GF Score™ of 10/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 204 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Spectral Medical ranks worse than 88.73% on this metric.
Spectral Medical Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Spectral Medical's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
EDTXF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -528.47 Med: -314.93 Max: -60.6
Current: -393.01
EDTXF's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 88.73% of 204
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: -3.32
vs EDTXF: -393.01
Spectral Medical's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -11.30% per year.
Spectral Medical Inc had lost money in 92% of the time over the past 12quarters.
Spectral Medical (OTCPK:EDTXF) Operating Margin % Explanation
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.
Be Aware
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.
Spectral Medical Operating Margin % Related Terms
Spectral Medical Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spectral Medical'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.
EDTXF vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Spectral Medical'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.
Spectral Medical Operating Margin % vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Spectral Medical's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spectral Medical'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.
Spectral Medical'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.
Spectral Medical (EDTXF) has a Operating Margin % of 8.01% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Spectral Medical and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Spectral Medical ranks #181 out of 204 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 88.7%.
Is Spectral Medical's Operating Margin % too high?
Spectral Medical's current Operating Margin % is 8.01%. Based on the distribution chart, Spectral Medical ranks #181 out of 204 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Spectral Medical has a GF Score™ of 10/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spectral Medical's Operating Margin % compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Spectral Medical ranks #181 out of 204 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Spectral Medical in the lower half of its industry. 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Operating Margin % depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry context. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Spectral Medical and its competitors. Spectral Medical's current Operating Margin % is 8.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spectral Medical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spectral Medical (EDTXF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.65, compared to a current price of $0.95 — trading 46.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.01%. Spectral Medical's overall GF Score™ is 10/100 with 9 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 Spectral Medical (EDTXF), the current Operating Margin % is 8.01% 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 Spectral Medical (EDTXF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spectral Medical stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.95 is trading 46.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.65.
GuruFocus considers Spectral Medical to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EDTXF:
Operating Margin %: 8.01%
GF Value™: $0.65 vs. price of $0.95 (46.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EDTXF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spectral Medical Inc is focused on the development and commercialization of a treatment for septic shock utilizing its endotoxin activity assay (EAA) diagnostic and the Toraymyxin therapeutic. The company also manufactures and sells proprietary reagents. The product line of the company consists of proprietary biochemical, EAA, and instrumentation. Its products include an endotoxin activity assay, a rapid in-vitro diagnostic test used to measure endotoxin levels in blood, and a polymyxin B hemoperfusion device designed to remove endotoxin from the bloodstream. The company's proprietary reagents include recombinant proteins, antibodies, and calibrators used in research and diagnostic applications.
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