Digital Workforce Services (FRA:DQ4) Operating Margin %: 1.98% (As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:DQ4 Digital Workforce Services PLC FRA:DQ4
59 GF Score
Price €2.35
GF Value €4.03
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Digital Workforce Services Operating Margin %?

Digital Workforce Services FRA:DQ4 +0.85% 59 Operating Margin % is 1.98% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:DQ4 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.03 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,820 Software companies, Digital Workforce Services ranks worse than 52.48% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Digital Workforce Services's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.17 Mil. Digital Workforce Services's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €8.55 Mil. Therefore, Digital Workforce Services's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.98%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Digital Workforce Services's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:DQ4' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.37   Med: -4.42   Max: 3.07
Current: 3.07


FRA:DQ4's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
52.48% of 2820 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.865 vs FRA:DQ4: 3.07

Digital Workforce Services's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

Digital Workforce Services's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.17 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.48 Mil.


Digital Workforce Services  (FRA:DQ4) 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 Nokia’s 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.


Digital Workforce Services Operating Margin % Related Terms


Digital Workforce Services Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Digital Workforce Services'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.

Digital Workforce Services Operating Margin % Chart

Digital Workforce Services Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -5.45 -8.13 -3.39 0.98 -2.18

Digital Workforce Services Quarterly Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Sep21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -11.95 1.60 -2.06 4.39 1.98

FRA:DQ4 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Digital Workforce Services'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.


Digital Workforce Services Operating Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Digital Workforce Services's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Digital Workforce Services's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Digital Workforce Services Operating Margin % Calculation

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.

Digital Workforce Services's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-0.625 / 28.659
=-2.18 %

Digital Workforce Services's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.169 / 8.553
=1.98 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 1.98% mean?
Digital Workforce Services (FRA:DQ4) has a Operating Margin % of 1.98% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Digital Workforce Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Digital Workforce Services ranks #1480 out of 2820 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Digital Workforce Services' Operating Margin % too high?
Digital Workforce Services' current Operating Margin % is 1.98%. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Digital Workforce Services' value of 1.98% is 48.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Digital Workforce Services ranks #1480 out of 2820 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Digital Workforce Services has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Digital Workforce Services' Operating Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Digital Workforce Services ranks #1480 out of 2820 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Digital Workforce Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Digital Workforce Services' value of 1.98% is 48.8% below this benchmark. 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 2,820 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. Digital Workforce Services's current Operating Margin % of 1.98% is 48.8% 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 Digital Workforce Services 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. Digital Workforce Services's current Operating Margin % is 1.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Digital Workforce Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digital Workforce Services (FRA:DQ4) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.03, compared to a current price of €2.35 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.98% and 48.8% below the Software industry median of 3.87. Digital Workforce Services' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Digital Workforce Services (FRA:DQ4), the current Operating Margin % is 1.98% 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 Digital Workforce Services (FRA:DQ4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digital Workforce Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.35 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.03. GuruFocus considers Digital Workforce Services to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DQ4:

  • Operating Margin %: 1.98%
  • GF Value™: €4.03 vs. price of €2.35 (41.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.8% below the Software median (#1480 of 2820)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DQ4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Digital Workforce Services Business Description

Other Exchanges DWF:Finland
Address WeLand, Itamerenkatu 25, Helsinki, FIN, 00180
Digital Workforce Services PLC provides business automation and technology solutions. With the Digital Workforce Outsmart platform and services including Enterprise AI agents organizations transform knowledge work, reduce costs, accelerate digitization, grow revenue, and improve customer experience. Its Design Services include Business Process Study, Process Redesign for Automation, and Advisory Se; and its Automation Delivery Services include IA Talent Augmentation, Implementation Projects, and Training and Mentoring. Geographically it operates in Finland, Sweden, Other Nordics, UK, Other EU, and Outside EU; deriving majority of the revenue from Finland.
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