Detection TechnologyLTS:0CXE 82 Operating Margin % is 8.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 12.29. GuruFocus rates LTS:0CXE with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.52. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Detection Technology ranks better than 71% 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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Detection Technology Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Detection Technology'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.
LTS:0CXE vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Detection Technology'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.
Detection Technology Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Detection Technology's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Detection Technology'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.
Detection Technology'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.
Detection Technology (LTS:0CXE) has a Operating Margin % of 8.19% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Detection Technology and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 12.29. Over the past decade, Detection Technology's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.88 to 22.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #717 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is Detection Technology's Operating Margin % too high?
Detection Technology's current Operating Margin % of 8.19% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 12.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.88 to a high of 22.35. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Detection Technology's value of 8.19% is 115% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #717 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Detection Technology has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Detection Technology's Operating Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #717 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Detection Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Detection Technology's value of 8.19% is 115% above this benchmark. Historically, Detection Technology's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.88 to 22.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.29 vs. the industry median of 3.81, Detection Technology 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 3.81, based on 2,472 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. Detection Technology's current Operating Margin % of 8.19% is 115% 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 Detection Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Detection Technology's current Operating Margin % is 8.19%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 12.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Detection Technology stock overvalued right now?
Detection Technology (LTS:0CXE) has a current Operating Margin % of 8.19%. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.52, compared to a current price of €11.55 — trading 40.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.19%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 12.29 and 115% above the Hardware industry median of 3.81. Detection Technology's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 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 Detection Technology (LTS:0CXE), the current Operating Margin % is 8.19% as of Mar. 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 Detection Technology (LTS:0CXE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Detection Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €11.55 is trading 40.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €19.52.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0CXE:
Operating Margin %: 8.19% (33% below median its 10-year median of 12.29)
GF Value™: €19.52 vs. price of €11.55 (40.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 115% above the Hardware median (#717 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0CXE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Detection Technology PLC is a company engaged in providing X-ray imaging subsystems, components and services for medical, security and industrial applications. The business units of the company are the Medical business unit and Security and Industrial business unit, of which prime revenue is derived from the Security Business Unit. Its security imaging offering includes X-ray imaging subsystems for security applications from baggage, parcel and cargo scanning to personnel screening and computed tomography. The company operates in Finland, APAC, EMEA and Americas.
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