DSW CapitalLSE:DSW 79 Operating Margin % is 11.12% as of Sep. 2025, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 22.62. GuruFocus rates LSE:DSW with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.32 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, DSW Capital ranks better than 89.72% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. DSW Capital's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was £0.31 Mil. DSW Capital's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was £2.79 Mil. Therefore, DSW Capital's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 11.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DSW Capital's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:DSW'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.57 Med: 22.62 Max: 77.8
Current: 22.33
LSE:DSW's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 89.72% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.275
vs LSE:DSW: 22.33
DSW Capital's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
DSW Capital's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was £0.31 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £1.46 Mil.
Warning Sign:
DSW Capital PLC has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) 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.
DSW Capital Operating Margin % Related Terms
DSW Capital Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DSW Capital'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:DSW vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, DSW Capital'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.
DSW Capital Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, DSW Capital's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DSW Capital'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.
DSW Capital's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) has a Operating Margin % of 11.12% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on DSW Capital and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 22.62. According to the industry distribution chart, DSW Capital ranks #110 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is DSW Capital's Operating Margin % too high?
DSW Capital's current Operating Margin % of 11.12% is 51% below median its 10-year median of 22.62. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.28. DSW Capital's value of 11.12% is 77.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DSW Capital ranks #110 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DSW Capital has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DSW Capital's Operating Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, DSW Capital ranks #110 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This places DSW Capital in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.28. DSW Capital's value of 11.12% is 77.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.62 vs. the industry median of 6.28, DSW Capital 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.28, based on 1,070 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. DSW Capital's current Operating Margin % of 11.12% is 77.2% 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 DSW Capital and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DSW Capital's current Operating Margin % is 11.12%, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 22.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DSW Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.32, compared to a current price of £0.40 — trading 69.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.12%, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 22.62 and 77.2% above the Business Services industry median of 6.28. DSW Capital's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 DSW Capital (LSE:DSW), the current Operating Margin % is 11.12% as of Sep. 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 DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSW Capital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.40 is trading 69.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.32.
GuruFocus considers DSW Capital to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:DSW:
Operating Margin %: 11.12% (51% below median its 10-year median of 22.62)
GF Value™: £1.32 vs. price of £0.40 (69.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.2% above the Business Services median (#110 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:DSW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DSW Capital PLC is a challenger mid-market professional services business. It operates a licensing model and licenses the DSW and associated brand names in return for a royalty based on a percentage of fee income. The DSW network employs eighty two fee earners across England and Scotland. It recruits skilled professionals, in focused niches of expertise to run its own business and provide services to mid-market corporates, owner-managers, private equity firms, and high net-worth individuals. The Company recognizes revenue from two sources: license fee income and profit share income.
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