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Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) Operating Margin % Explanation
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.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kapsch TrafficCom AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kapsch TrafficCom AG'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.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Kapsch TrafficCom AG'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.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Operating Margin % falls into.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG'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.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) has a Operating Margin % of -10.98% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kapsch TrafficCom AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kapsch TrafficCom AG ranks #1551 out of 1765 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 87.9%.
Is Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Kapsch TrafficCom AG's current Operating Margin % is -10.98%. Based on the distribution chart, Kapsch TrafficCom AG ranks #1551 out of 1765 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kapsch TrafficCom AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kapsch TrafficCom AG ranks #1551 out of 1765 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kapsch TrafficCom AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,765 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 Kapsch TrafficCom AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's current Operating Margin % is -10.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kapsch TrafficCom AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.49, compared to a current price of €5.16 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -10.98%. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO), the current Operating Margin % is -10.98% 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.
Is Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kapsch TrafficCom AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.16 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.49.
GuruFocus considers Kapsch TrafficCom AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0GTO:
Operating Margin %: -10.98%
GF Value™: €6.49 vs. price of €5.16 (20.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0GTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG is an Austria-based company which provides intelligent transportation systems (ITS). The company's operating segment includes Tolling and Traffic Management. It generates maximum revenue from the Tolling segment. Tolling segment comprises activities relating to the implementation and the technical and commercial operation of toll collection systems. Traffic Management segment primarily comprises activities relating to the implementation and operation of systems and solutions for controlling traffic and mobility behavior, as well as the relating components business. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Europe, Middle East, Africa and also has presence in Austria, Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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