Arcontech GroupLSE:ARC 50 Operating Margin % is 20.71% as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 28.69. GuruFocus rates LSE:ARC with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,818 Software companies, Arcontech Group ranks better than 89.74% on this metric.
Arcontech Group (LSE:ARC) 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.
Arcontech Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Arcontech Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arcontech 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.
LSE:ARC vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Arcontech 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.
Arcontech Group Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Arcontech Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arcontech 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.
Arcontech Group's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Arcontech Group (LSE:ARC) has a Operating Margin % of 20.71% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Arcontech Group and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 28.69. Over the past decade, Arcontech Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.63 to 35.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Arcontech Group ranks #289 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Arcontech Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Arcontech Group's current Operating Margin % of 20.71% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 28.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.63 to a high of 35.13. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.88. Arcontech Group's value of 20.71% is 434.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arcontech Group ranks #289 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arcontech Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arcontech Group's Operating Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Arcontech Group ranks #289 out of 2818 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Arcontech Group in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.88. Arcontech Group's value of 20.71% is 434.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Arcontech Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.63 to 35.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.69 vs. the industry median of 3.88, Arcontech 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 Software company?
The median Operating Margin % among Software companies is 3.88, 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. Arcontech Group's current Operating Margin % of 20.71% is 434.5% 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 Arcontech Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arcontech Group's current Operating Margin % is 20.71%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 28.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arcontech Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcontech Group (LSE:ARC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.87, compared to a current price of £0.78 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 20.71%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 28.69 and 434.5% above the Software industry median of 3.88. Arcontech Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Arcontech Group (LSE:ARC), the current Operating Margin % is 20.71% as of Dec. 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 Arcontech Group (LSE:ARC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcontech Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.78 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.87.
GuruFocus considers Arcontech Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ARC:
Operating Margin %: 20.71% (28% below median its 10-year median of 28.69)
GF Value™: £0.87 vs. price of £0.78 (10.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 434.5% above the Software median (#289 of 2818)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ARC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arcontech Group PLC is a real-time software company. The company develops and sells products and bespoke systems for collection, processing, distribution and presentation and time-sensitive financial markets data and provides computer consultancy services. Its products include Cityvision, Excelerator, Cityvison Cache, Cityvision Relay, and others. The company has a software development and license fees segment. The company operates in UK, Europe (excluding UK), Africa, North America, Australia, and Asia Pacific.
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