ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS (IST:ARDYZ) 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.
ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS Operating Margin % Related Terms
ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS 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.
ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS Operating Margin % Chart
IST:ARDYZ vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS'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.
ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS's Operating Margin % falls into.
ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS 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.
* 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.
ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS (IST:ARDYZ) has a Operating Margin % of 28.64% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 48.69. Over the past decade, ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS's Operating Margin % has ranged from 20.22 to 70.05. According to the industry distribution chart, ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS ranks #149 out of 2817 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS's Operating Margin % too high?
ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS's current Operating Margin % of 28.64% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 48.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.22 to a high of 70.05. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.79. ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS's value of 28.64% is 655.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS ranks #149 out of 2817 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS's Operating Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS ranks #149 out of 2817 companies for Operating Margin %. This places ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.79. ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS's value of 28.64% is 655.7% above this benchmark. Historically, ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 20.22 to 70.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.69 vs. the industry median of 3.79, ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS 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 Software company?
The median Operating Margin % among Software companies is 3.79, based on 2,817 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. ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS's current Operating Margin % of 28.64% is 655.7% 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 ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS's current Operating Margin % is 28.64%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 48.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS (IST:ARDYZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺58.84, compared to a current price of ₺56.45 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 28.64%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 48.69 and 655.7% above the Software industry median of 3.79. ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 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 ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS (IST:ARDYZ), the current Operating Margin % is 28.64% 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 ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS (IST:ARDYZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₺56.45 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺58.84.
GuruFocus considers ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IST:ARDYZ:
Operating Margin %: 28.64% (41% below median its 10-year median of 48.69)
GF Value™: ₺58.84 vs. price of ₺56.45 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 655.7% above the Software median (#149 of 2817)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:ARDYZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS Business Description
ARD Grup Bilisim Teknolojileri AS is engaged in software development. It offers architecture solutions, software development, enterprise software solutions, cloud solutions, cybersecurity software.
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