FactSet Research SystemsFRA:FA1 -0.71%80 Operating Margin % is 30.27% as of Feb. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 30.35. GuruFocus rates FRA:FA1 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €416.26 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 664 Capital Markets companies, FactSet Research Systems ranks better than 70.48% on this metric.
FactSet Research Systems (FRA:FA1) 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.
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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.
FactSet Research Systems Operating Margin % Related Terms
FactSet Research Systems 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.
FRA:FA1 vs MORN, TRU, OTCM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, FactSet Research Systems'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.
FactSet Research Systems Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, FactSet Research Systems's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FactSet Research Systems's Operating Margin % falls into.
FactSet Research Systems 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.
FactSet Research Systems's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 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.
FactSet Research Systems (FRA:FA1) has a Operating Margin % of 30.27% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.35. Over the past decade, FactSet Research Systems' Operating Margin % has ranged from 27.12 to 32.23. According to the industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #196 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is FactSet Research Systems' Operating Margin % too high?
FactSet Research Systems' current Operating Margin % of 30.27% is near median its 10-year median of 30.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.12 to a high of 32.23. The Capital Markets industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. FactSet Research Systems' value of 30.27% is 335.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #196 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FactSet Research Systems has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FactSet Research Systems' Operating Margin % compare to MORN and TRU?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #196 out of 664 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts FactSet Research Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. FactSet Research Systems' value of 30.27% is 335.2% above this benchmark. Historically, FactSet Research Systems' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 27.12 to 32.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.35 vs. the industry median of 6.96, FactSet Research Systems 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. FactSet Research Systems's current Operating Margin % of 30.27% is 335.2% 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 FactSet Research Systems 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. FactSet Research Systems's current Operating Margin % is 30.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FactSet Research Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FactSet Research Systems (FRA:FA1) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €416.26, compared to a current price of €189.45 — trading 54.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 30.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.35 and 335.2% above the Capital Markets industry median of 6.96. FactSet Research Systems' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 FactSet Research Systems (FRA:FA1), the current Operating Margin % is 30.27% as of Feb. 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 FactSet Research Systems (FRA:FA1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FactSet Research Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €189.45 is trading 54.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €416.26.
GuruFocus considers FactSet Research Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FA1:
Operating Margin %: 30.27% (near median its 10-year median of 30.35)
GF Value™: €416.26 vs. price of €189.45 (54.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 335.2% above the Capital Markets median (#196 of 664)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FA1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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