Quartix TechnologiesLSE:QTX +1.12%77 Operating Margin % is 28.41% as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 23.15. GuruFocus rates LSE:QTX with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Quartix Technologies ranks better than 95.02% 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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Quartix Technologies Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quartix Technologies'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:QTX vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Quartix Technologies'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.
Quartix Technologies Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Quartix Technologies's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quartix Technologies'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.
Quartix Technologies'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.
Quartix Technologies (LSE:QTX) has a Operating Margin % of 28.41% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Quartix Technologies and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 23.15. Over the past decade, Quartix Technologies' Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.44 to 31.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Quartix Technologies ranks #123 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Quartix Technologies' Operating Margin % too high?
Quartix Technologies' current Operating Margin % of 28.41% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 23.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.44 to a high of 31.99. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Quartix Technologies' value of 28.41% is 647.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quartix Technologies ranks #123 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Quartix Technologies has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quartix Technologies' Operating Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Quartix Technologies ranks #123 out of 2471 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Quartix Technologies in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Quartix Technologies' value of 28.41% is 647.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Quartix Technologies' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.44 to 31.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.15 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Quartix Technologies 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 Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.80, based on 2,471 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. Quartix Technologies's current Operating Margin % of 28.41% is 647.6% 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 Quartix Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quartix Technologies's current Operating Margin % is 28.41%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 23.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quartix Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quartix Technologies (LSE:QTX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.48, compared to a current price of £2.25 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 28.41%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 23.15 and 647.6% above the Hardware industry median of 3.80. Quartix Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Quartix Technologies (LSE:QTX), the current Operating Margin % is 28.41% 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 Quartix Technologies (LSE:QTX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quartix Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.25 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.48.
GuruFocus considers Quartix Technologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:QTX:
Operating Margin %: 28.41% (23% above median its 10-year median of 23.15)
GF Value™: £2.48 vs. price of £2.25 (9.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 647.6% above the Hardware median (#123 of 2471)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:QTX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quartix Technologies PLC is a supplier of subscription-based vehicle tracking systems, software and services. The Group provides an integrated tracking and telematics data analysis solution for fleets of commercial vehicles that is designed to improve productivity and lower costs by capturing, analyzing and reporting vehicle and driver data. The group's revenue by geographical markets is highest in the United Kingdom, followed by France, other European territories, and the United States of America. The features offered by the company are : Live Tracking, Trip Reports, Geofencing, Driver Behaviour and Others. The solutions offered by the company are: GPS Vehicle Tracking, Fleet Management Software, and Commercial Dashcams.
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