Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler ASIST:MCARD -2.42%23 Operating Margin % is 17.54% as of Dec. 2024, which is at its 10-year median of 17.54. GuruFocus rates IST:MCARD with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,818 Software companies, Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS ranks better than 85.1% on this metric.
Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS (IST:MCARD) 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.
Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS Operating Margin % Related Terms
Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler 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.
Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS Operating Margin % Chart
Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS Annual Data
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Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS Semi-Annual Data
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IST:MCARD vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler 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.
Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS's Operating Margin % falls into.
Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler 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.
Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS (IST:MCARD) has a Operating Margin % of 17.54% as of Dec. 2024. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.54. Over the past decade, Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS's Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.54 to 18.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS ranks #420 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS's Operating Margin % too high?
Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS's current Operating Margin % of 17.54% is near median its 10-year median of 17.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.54 to a high of 18.51. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS's value of 17.54% is 353.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS ranks #420 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS's Operating Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS ranks #420 out of 2818 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS's value of 17.54% is 353.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.54 to 18.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.54 vs. the industry median of 3.87, Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler 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 3.87, based on 2,818 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. Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS's current Operating Margin % of 17.54% is 353.8% 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 Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS 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. Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS's current Operating Margin % is 17.54%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS stock overvalued right now?
Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS (IST:MCARD) has a current Operating Margin % of 17.54%. The current Operating Margin % is 17.54%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.54 and 353.8% above the Software industry median of 3.87. Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS (IST:MCARD), the current Operating Margin % is 17.54% as of Dec. 2024. 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.
Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS Business Description
Metropal Kurumsal Hizmetler AS is a Turkish fintech company operating as MetropolCard, which provides an electronic payment system that enables companies to manage, track, and audit employee meal allowances online through smart cards.
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