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Kyivstar GroupKYIV -0.70%21 Operating Margin % is 35.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 38.55. GuruFocus rates KYIV with a GF Score™ of 21/100. Among 364 Telecommunication Services companies, Kyivstar Group ranks better than 94.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kyivstar Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KYIV'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.88 Med: 38.55 Max: 40
Current: 37.88
KYIV's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 94.78% of 364
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 9.725
vs KYIV: 37.88
Kyivstar Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Kyivstar Group (NAS:KYIV) 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.
Kyivstar Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kyivstar Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kyivstar 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.
KYIV vs AD, LBTYA, TDS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Kyivstar 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.
Kyivstar Group Operating Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Kyivstar Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kyivstar 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.
Kyivstar Group'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.
Kyivstar Group (KYIV) has a Operating Margin % of 35.60% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kyivstar Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.55. Over the past decade, Kyivstar Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 37.88 to 40.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyivstar Group ranks #19 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Kyivstar Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Kyivstar Group's current Operating Margin % of 35.60% is near median its 10-year median of 38.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.88 to a high of 40.00. The Telecommunication Services industry median Operating Margin % is 9.73. Kyivstar Group's value of 35.60% is 266.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyivstar Group ranks #19 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kyivstar Group has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyivstar Group's Operating Margin % compare to AD and LBTYA?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Kyivstar Group ranks #19 out of 364 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kyivstar Group in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.73. Kyivstar Group's value of 35.60% is 266.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kyivstar Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 37.88 to 40.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.55 vs. the industry median of 9.73, Kyivstar Group 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 9.73, based on 364 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. Kyivstar Group's current Operating Margin % of 35.60% is 266.1% 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 Kyivstar Group 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. Kyivstar Group's current Operating Margin % is 35.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyivstar Group stock overvalued right now?
Kyivstar Group (KYIV) has a current Operating Margin % of 35.60%. The current Operating Margin % is 35.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.55 and 266.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 9.73. Kyivstar Group's overall GF Score™ is 21/100. 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 Kyivstar Group (KYIV), the current Operating Margin % is 35.60% 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.
Kyivstar Group Ltd is a telecommunications and digital holding company that operates Ukraine provider of mobile communication and broadband services. The company offers a wide range of connectivity and digital services, including mobile and fixed-line voice and data, ride-hailing, e-health, digital TV, and enterprise solutions such as big data, cloud, and cybersecurity. It operates through two main segments: Telecommunications and Digital. The Telecommunications segment, which generates the majority of revenue, includes service revenue from mobile and fixed connectivity services provided to both individual and corporate customers. The Digital segment comprises revenue from proprietary digital platforms and services.
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