Spotlight Group ABFRA:7T7 -0.71%54 Operating Margin % is 3.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 2.26. GuruFocus rates FRA:7T7 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 663 Capital Markets companies, Spotlight Group AB ranks worse than 59.58% on this metric.
Spotlight Group AB (FRA:7T7) 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.
Spotlight Group AB Operating Margin % Related Terms
Spotlight Group AB Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spotlight Group AB'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.
FRA:7T7 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Spotlight Group AB'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.
Spotlight Group AB Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Spotlight Group AB's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spotlight Group AB'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.
Spotlight Group AB'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.
Spotlight Group AB (FRA:7T7) has a Operating Margin % of 3.48% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Spotlight Group AB and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 2.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Spotlight Group AB ranks #395 out of 663 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is Spotlight Group AB's Operating Margin % too high?
Spotlight Group AB's current Operating Margin % of 3.48% is 54% above median its 10-year median of 2.26. The Capital Markets industry median Operating Margin % is 7.28. Spotlight Group AB's value of 3.48% is 52.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Spotlight Group AB ranks #395 out of 663 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Spotlight Group AB has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spotlight Group AB's Operating Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Spotlight Group AB ranks #395 out of 663 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Spotlight Group AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.28. Spotlight Group AB's value of 3.48% is 52.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.26 vs. the industry median of 7.28, Spotlight Group AB has consistently been below 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 7.28, based on 663 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. Spotlight Group AB's current Operating Margin % of 3.48% is 52.2% below 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 Spotlight Group AB and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spotlight Group AB's current Operating Margin % is 3.48%, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spotlight Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spotlight Group AB (FRA:7T7) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.16, compared to a current price of €2.78 — trading 28.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.48%, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 2.26 and 52.2% below the Capital Markets industry median of 7.28. Spotlight Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Spotlight Group AB (FRA:7T7), the current Operating Margin % is 3.48% 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 Spotlight Group AB (FRA:7T7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spotlight Group AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.78 is trading 28.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.16.
GuruFocus considers Spotlight Group AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7T7:
Operating Margin %: 3.48% (54% above median its 10-year median of 2.26)
GF Value™: €2.16 vs. price of €2.78 (28.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.2% below the Capital Markets median (#395 of 663)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7T7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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