KVH IndustriesKVHI +1.97%51 Operating Margin % is -0.37% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KVHI with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, KVH Industries ranks worse than 87.74% on this metric.
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.
KVH Industries Operating Margin % Related Terms
KVH Industries Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KVH Industries'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.
KVHI vs KORE, GLTK, RDCM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, KVH Industries'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.
KVH Industries Operating Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, KVH Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KVH Industries'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.
KVH Industries's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
KVH Industries (KVHI) has a Operating Margin % of -0.37% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on KVH Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KVH Industries ranks #322 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 87.7%.
Is KVH Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
KVH Industries' current Operating Margin % is -0.37%. Based on the distribution chart, KVH Industries ranks #322 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KVH Industries has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KVH Industries' Operating Margin % compare to KORE and GLTK?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, KVH Industries ranks #322 out of 367 companies for Operating Margin %. This places KVH Industries 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 KVH Industries 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. KVH Industries's current Operating Margin % is -0.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KVH Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KVH Industries (KVHI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.86, compared to a current price of $9.33 — trading 59.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -0.37%. KVH Industries' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 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 KVH Industries (KVHI), the current Operating Margin % is -0.37% 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 KVH Industries (KVHI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KVH Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.33 is trading 59.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.86.
GuruFocus considers KVH Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KVHI:
Operating Margin %: -0.37%
GF Value™: $5.86 vs. price of $9.33 (59.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KVHI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KVH Industries Inc provides integrated, end-to-end services, software, and hardware that support its customers' need for access to the Internet, VoIP, operations content, and entertainment services. It offers high-speed Internet and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services via satellite and integrated 5G/LTE cellular communications to mobile users at sea and on land. The company also provides commercially licensed entertainment, including news, sports, music, and movies, to commercial and leisure customers in the maritime, hotel, and retail markets. It operates in several geographic areas, including internationally. Revenues are generated from international locations, mainly consisting of Singapore, Canada, South America, European Union and other European countries, and other regions.
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