Seeing MachinesLSE:SEE -1.35% Operating Margin % is -81.32% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,818 Software companies, Seeing Machines ranks worse than 83.07% 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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Seeing Machines Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seeing Machines'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:SEE vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Seeing Machines'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.
Seeing Machines Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Seeing Machines's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seeing Machines'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.
Seeing Machines's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Seeing Machines (LSE:SEE) has a Operating Margin % of -81.32% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Seeing Machines and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Seeing Machines ranks #2341 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 83.1%.
Is Seeing Machines' Operating Margin % too high?
Seeing Machines' current Operating Margin % is -81.32%. Based on the distribution chart, Seeing Machines ranks #2341 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Seeing Machines' Operating Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Seeing Machines ranks #2341 out of 2818 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Seeing Machines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. 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 3.87, 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 Seeing Machines and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seeing Machines's current Operating Margin % is -81.32%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seeing Machines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seeing Machines (LSE:SEE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.07, compared to a current price of £0.04 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -81.32%. 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 Seeing Machines (LSE:SEE), the current Operating Margin % is -81.32% 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.
Seeing Machines Ltd develops, sells, and licenses products and technology to detect and manage driver fatigue and distraction, partnering for product development, manufacturing, and sales in key markets. It operates two segments: the OEM segment, covering automotive and aviation business units that generate license-based royalties and non-recurring engineering services via Tier 1 customers; and the Aftermarket segment, comprising Fleet and Off-Road units that retrofit technology into commercial vehicles through direct and indirect customers. The Company operates in Australia, North America, Asia-Pacific (excluding Australia), Europe, and other regions, with the majority of revenue coming from Europe.
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