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Gateley (Holdings)LSE:GTLY -2.65%63 Operating Margin % is 1.56% as of Apr. 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 14.41. GuruFocus rates LSE:GTLY with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,067 Business Services companies, Gateley (Holdings) ranks worse than 59.79% 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.
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.
Gateley (Holdings) Operating Margin % Related Terms
Gateley (Holdings) Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gateley (Holdings)'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:GTLY vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Gateley (Holdings)'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.
Gateley (Holdings) Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Gateley (Holdings)'s Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gateley (Holdings)'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.
Gateley (Holdings)'s Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 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.
Gateley (Holdings) (LSE:GTLY) has a Operating Margin % of 1.56% as of Apr. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Gateley (Holdings) and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 14.41. Over the past decade, Gateley (Holdings)'s Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.24 to 16.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Gateley (Holdings) ranks #638 out of 1067 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is Gateley (Holdings)'s Operating Margin % too high?
Gateley (Holdings)'s current Operating Margin % of 1.56% is 89% below median its 10-year median of 14.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.24 to a high of 16.81. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.37. Gateley (Holdings)'s value of 1.56% is 75.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gateley (Holdings) ranks #638 out of 1067 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gateley (Holdings) has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gateley (Holdings)'s Operating Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Gateley (Holdings) ranks #638 out of 1067 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Gateley (Holdings) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.37. Gateley (Holdings)'s value of 1.56% is 75.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Gateley (Holdings)'s own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.24 to 16.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.41 vs. the industry median of 6.37, Gateley (Holdings) 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.37, based on 1,067 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. Gateley (Holdings)'s current Operating Margin % of 1.56% is 75.5% 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 Gateley (Holdings) and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gateley (Holdings)'s current Operating Margin % is 1.56%, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 14.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gateley (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gateley (Holdings) (LSE:GTLY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.57, compared to a current price of £0.55 — trading 65% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.56%, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 14.41 and 75.5% below the Business Services industry median of 6.37. Gateley (Holdings)'s overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 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 Gateley (Holdings) (LSE:GTLY), the current Operating Margin % is 1.56% as of Apr. 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.
Is Gateley (Holdings) (LSE:GTLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gateley (Holdings) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.55 is trading 65% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.57.
GuruFocus considers Gateley (Holdings) to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:GTLY:
Operating Margin %: 1.56% (89% below median its 10-year median of 14.41)
GF Value™: £1.57 vs. price of £0.55 (65% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.5% below the Business Services median (#638 of 1067)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:GTLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gateley (Holdings) PLC is a full-service law firm. It provides commercial legal service with complementary non-legal services which includes trustees to pension schemes and offering tax incentive advice. The company has People, property, corporate and business services segments. It derives majority of its revenues from the Property segment. The firm mainly operates in the United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East, North and South America, Asia and others.
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