GSTechnologiesLSE:GST -6.25% Operating Margin % is -36.71% as of Sep. 2025. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,818 Software companies, GSTechnologies ranks worse than 88.96% 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.
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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.
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GSTechnologies Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GSTechnologies'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:GST vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, GSTechnologies'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.
GSTechnologies Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, GSTechnologies's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GSTechnologies'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.
GSTechnologies'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.
GSTechnologies (LSE:GST) has a Operating Margin % of -36.71% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on GSTechnologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GSTechnologies ranks #2507 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 89%.
Is GSTechnologies' Operating Margin % too high?
GSTechnologies' current Operating Margin % is -36.71%. Based on the distribution chart, GSTechnologies ranks #2507 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does GSTechnologies' Operating Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, GSTechnologies ranks #2507 out of 2818 companies for Operating Margin %. This places GSTechnologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.88. 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. 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 GSTechnologies 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. GSTechnologies's current Operating Margin % is -36.71%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GSTechnologies stock overvalued right now?
GSTechnologies (LSE:GST) has a current Operating Margin % of -36.71%. The current Operating Margin % is -36.71%. 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 GSTechnologies (LSE:GST), the current Operating Margin % is -36.71% 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.
GSTechnologies Ltd is a technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange. It operates three main business divisions: blockchain-based payment and financial services, foreign exchange (FX) solutions, and crypto asset exchange and wealth management. The company provides technology solutions across multiple countries, including the UK, Canada, Lithuania, Singapore, and Australia. Its services focus on fintech innovations, leveraging blockchain and digital asset technologies to offer secure payment systems, currency exchange, and wealth management products. Revenue is generated through its financial technology services and related technology platforms. The entity operates in one business segment, namely Information Data Technology and Infrastructure.
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