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Dotlines GlobalLSE:DOTL 25 Operating Margin % is 2.78% as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 4.25. GuruFocus rates LSE:DOTL with a GF Score™ of 25/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,826 Software companies, Dotlines Global ranks better than 53.04% on this metric.
Dotlines Global (LSE:DOTL) 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.
Dotlines Global Operating Margin % Related Terms
Dotlines Global Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dotlines Global'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:DOTL vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Dotlines Global'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.
Dotlines Global Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Dotlines Global's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dotlines Global'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.
Dotlines Global'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.
Dotlines Global (LSE:DOTL) has a Operating Margin % of 2.78% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Dotlines Global and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 4.25. Over the past decade, Dotlines Global's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.33 to 4.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Dotlines Global ranks #1327 out of 2826 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Dotlines Global's Operating Margin % too high?
Dotlines Global's current Operating Margin % of 2.78% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 4.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.33 to a high of 4.94. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.95. Dotlines Global's value of 2.78% is 29.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dotlines Global ranks #1327 out of 2826 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dotlines Global has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dotlines Global's Operating Margin % compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Dotlines Global ranks #1327 out of 2826 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Dotlines Global in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.95. Dotlines Global's value of 2.78% is 29.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Dotlines Global's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.33 to 4.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.25 vs. the industry median of 3.95, Dotlines Global 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 Software company?
The median Operating Margin % among Software companies is 3.95, based on 2,826 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. Dotlines Global's current Operating Margin % of 2.78% is 29.5% 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 Dotlines Global and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dotlines Global's current Operating Margin % is 2.78%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 4.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dotlines Global stock overvalued right now?
Dotlines Global (LSE:DOTL) has a current Operating Margin % of 2.78%. The current Operating Margin % is 2.78%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 4.25 and 29.5% below the Software industry median of 3.95. Dotlines Global's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 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 Dotlines Global (LSE:DOTL), the current Operating Margin % is 2.78% 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.
Dotlines Global Ltd is a UK-based international technology group operating in the telecommunications, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and financial technology sectors. It offers products, platforms, and solutions for both B2B and B2C customers. Its two core areas of activity are digital content and services - principally, the Sohoj digital lifestyle platform for migrant populations in Malaysia, which has served over a million migrants from countries across Asia - and telecom products and services in the UK comprising: the Catena OSS and BSS software platform for internet service providers; Audra SME- and consumer-focused cybersecurity solutions; and the Carnival Internet full fibre broadband service.
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