Booz Allen Hamilton HoldingLTS:0HOT -4.88%83 Operating Margin % is 9.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 8.98. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HOT with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $141.03 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding ranks better than 62.52% on this metric.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding (LTS:0HOT) 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.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Operating Margin % Related Terms
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Operating Margin % Chart
LTS:0HOT vs FCN, HURN, ICFI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding'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.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Booz Allen Hamilton Holding's Operating Margin % falls into.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding 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.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding (LTS:0HOT) has a Operating Margin % of 9.45% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Booz Allen Hamilton Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.98. Over the past decade, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.83 to 11.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding ranks #401 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Booz Allen Hamilton Holding's Operating Margin % too high?
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding's current Operating Margin % of 9.45% is near median its 10-year median of 8.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.83 to a high of 11.44. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Booz Allen Hamilton Holding's value of 9.45% is 49.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding ranks #401 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Booz Allen Hamilton Holding's Operating Margin % compare to FCN and HURN?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding ranks #401 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Booz Allen Hamilton Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Booz Allen Hamilton Holding's value of 9.45% is 49.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.83 to 11.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.98 vs. the industry median of 6.33, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.33, based on 1,070 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. Booz Allen Hamilton Holding's current Operating Margin % of 9.45% is 49.3% 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 Booz Allen Hamilton Holding and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Booz Allen Hamilton Holding's current Operating Margin % is 9.45%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Booz Allen Hamilton Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding (LTS:0HOT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $141.03, compared to a current price of $60.19 — trading 57.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.45%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.98 and 49.3% above the Business Services industry median of 6.33. Booz Allen Hamilton Holding's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Booz Allen Hamilton Holding (LTS:0HOT), the current Operating Margin % is 9.45% 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 Booz Allen Hamilton Holding (LTS:0HOT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $60.19 is trading 57.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $141.03.
GuruFocus considers Booz Allen Hamilton Holding to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HOT:
Operating Margin %: 9.45% (near median its 10-year median of 8.98)
GF Value™: $141.03 vs. price of $60.19 (57.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.3% above the Business Services median (#401 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp provides technology solutions in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and related fields. The company serves U.S. federal government agencies, commercial clients, and select international customers. It also provides technologies to evolve defense missions and delivers solutions to warfighters in the digital battlespace.
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