Primeserv GroupJSE:PMV 89 Operating Margin % is 2.98% as of Sep. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 2.66. GuruFocus rates JSE:PMV with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Primeserv Group ranks worse than 63.18% on this metric.
Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) 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.
Primeserv Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Primeserv Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Primeserv Group'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.
JSE:PMV vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Primeserv Group'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.
Primeserv Group Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Primeserv Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Primeserv Group'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.
Primeserv Group's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) has a Operating Margin % of 2.98% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Primeserv Group and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 2.66. Over the past decade, Primeserv Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.80 to 3.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #676 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is Primeserv Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Primeserv Group's current Operating Margin % of 2.98% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 2.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 3.31. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Primeserv Group's value of 2.98% is 52.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #676 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Primeserv Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primeserv Group's Operating Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #676 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Primeserv Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Primeserv Group's value of 2.98% is 52.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Primeserv Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.80 to 3.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.66 vs. the industry median of 6.33, Primeserv Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.33, based on 1,070 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. Primeserv Group's current Operating Margin % of 2.98% is 52.9% 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 Primeserv Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Primeserv Group's current Operating Margin % is 2.98%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primeserv Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.17, compared to a current price of R2.75 — trading 26.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.98%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 2.66 and 52.9% below the Business Services industry median of 6.33. Primeserv Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 2 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 Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV), the current Operating Margin % is 2.98% as of Sep. 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 Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R2.75 is trading 26.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.17.
GuruFocus considers Primeserv Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PMV:
Operating Margin %: 2.98% (12% above median its 10-year median of 2.66)
GF Value™: R2.17 vs. price of R2.75 (26.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.9% below the Business Services median (#676 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:PMV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Primeserv Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company focuses on business support services delivering specialized human capital management services and solutions. Its operating segment includes Integrated Business Support Services and Shared Services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Integrated Business Support Services segment. It serves various industries such as Agriculture, Automotive, Banking, Construction, Design and Draughting, Transportation, Engineering, Financial and Insurance, Food Production, Government Services, Harbours and Railways, Hospital, Nursing, Medical, Logistics and Distribution Centres, Mechanical, Mining, Paper and Pulp, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Power Generation, Retail and Wholesale, Tourism, Telecoms, Warehousing, Waste Management.
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