KORE (Kore Group Holdings) Operating Margin %: -6.24% (As of Mar. 2026)


KORE Kore Group Holdings Inc KORE
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Price $9.22
GF Value $2.66
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Kore Group Holdings Operating Margin %?

Kore Group Holdings KORE +0.16% 30 Operating Margin % is -6.24% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KORE with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Kore Group Holdings ranks worse than 85.56% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Kore Group Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.1 Mil. Kore Group Holdings's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $65.8 Mil. Therefore, Kore Group Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.24%.

Warning Sign:

Kore Group Holdings Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.2%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kore Group Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

KORE' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.64   Med: -6.26   Max: -4.37
Current: -5.06


KORE's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
85.56% of 367 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 9.73 vs KORE: -5.06

Kore Group Holdings's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -7.20% per year.

Kore Group Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-14.1 Mil.


Kore Group Holdings  (NYSE:KORE) 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.


Kore Group Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms


Kore Group Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kore Group Holdings'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.

Kore Group Holdings Operating Margin % Chart

Kore Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -6.26 -10.17 -14.64 -12.91 -4.37

Kore Group Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.40 -7.33 -6.13 -0.81 -6.24

KORE vs KVHI, NUVR, GLTK: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Kore Group Holdings'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.


Kore Group Holdings Operating Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Kore Group Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kore Group Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Kore Group Holdings 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.

Kore Group Holdings'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 )
=-12.489 / 285.945
=-4.37 %

Kore Group Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-4.107 / 65.819
=-6.24 %

* 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 -6.24% mean?
Kore Group Holdings (KORE) has a Operating Margin % of -6.24% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kore Group Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kore Group Holdings ranks #314 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 85.6%.
Is Kore Group Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Kore Group Holdings' current Operating Margin % is -6.24%. Based on the distribution chart, Kore Group Holdings ranks #314 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kore Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kore Group Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to KVHI and NUVR?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Kore Group Holdings ranks #314 out of 367 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kore Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.73. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 9.73, based on 367 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. 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 Kore Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kore Group Holdings's current Operating Margin % is -6.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kore Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kore Group Holdings (KORE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.66, compared to a current price of $9.22 — trading 246.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -6.24%. Kore Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 6 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 Kore Group Holdings (KORE), the current Operating Margin % is -6.24% 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 Kore Group Holdings (KORE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kore Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.22 is trading 246.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.66. GuruFocus considers Kore Group Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KORE:

  • Operating Margin %: -6.24%
  • GF Value™: $2.66 vs. price of $9.22 (246.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Kore Group Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 4UX:Germany
Address 1155 Perimeter Center West, 11th Floor, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30338
Kore Group Holdings Inc offers IoT connectivity to the Internet (IoT Connectivity) and other IoT solutions to customers. It is a independent IoT enabler, delivering critical services to customers that allow them to deploy, manage, and scale their IoT application and use cases, globally. It provides connectivity services, location-based services, device solutions, and managed and professional services used in the development and support of IoT solutions and applications. Its IoT platform is delivered in partnership with the mobile network operator and provides secure and reliable connectivity to mobile and fixed devices. It operates in single segment and derives revenues from IoT Connectivity and IoT Solutions. Geographically it operates in United States and Other countries.
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