Gartner (LTS:0ITV) Operating Margin %: 20.51% (As of Mar. 2026) — 27% Above Median


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What is Gartner Operating Margin %?

Gartner LTS:0ITV +1.76% 80 Operating Margin % is 20.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 16.17. GuruFocus rates LTS:0ITV with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $467.29 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 2,818 Software companies, Gartner ranks better than 86.48% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Gartner's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $310 Mil. Gartner's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,511 Mil. Therefore, Gartner's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.51%.

Good Sign:

Gartner Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gartner's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0ITV' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.59   Med: 16.17   Max: 20.26
Current: 18.65


LTS:0ITV's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
86.48% of 2818 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.865 vs LTS:0ITV: 18.65

Gartner's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.

Gartner's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $310 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,208 Mil.


Gartner  (LTS:0ITV) 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 Nokia’s 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.


Gartner Operating Margin % Related Terms


Gartner Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gartner'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.

Gartner Operating Margin % Chart

Gartner Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.47 20.26 18.81 18.46 18.10

Gartner Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 18.12 19.40 15.51 19.07 20.51

LTS:0ITV vs CACI, JKHY, CIFR: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Gartner'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.


Gartner Operating Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Gartner's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gartner's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Gartner 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.

Gartner's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1175.711 / 6497.226
=18.10 %

Gartner's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=309.954 / 1511.041
=20.51 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 20.51% mean?
Gartner (LTS:0ITV) has a Operating Margin % of 20.51% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Gartner and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 16.17. Over the past decade, Gartner's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.59 to 20.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Gartner ranks #381 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Gartner's Operating Margin % too high?
Gartner's current Operating Margin % of 20.51% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 16.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.59 to a high of 20.26. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Gartner's value of 20.51% is 430.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gartner ranks #381 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gartner has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gartner's Operating Margin % compare to CACI and JKHY?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Gartner ranks #381 out of 2818 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Gartner in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Gartner's value of 20.51% is 430.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Gartner's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.59 to 20.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.17 vs. the industry median of 3.87, Gartner 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 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. Gartner's current Operating Margin % of 20.51% is 430.7% 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 Gartner 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. Gartner's current Operating Margin % is 20.51%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 16.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gartner stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gartner (LTS:0ITV) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $467.29, compared to a current price of $131.58 — trading 71.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 20.51%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 16.17 and 430.7% above the Software industry median of 3.87. Gartner's overall GF Score™ is 80/100. 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 Gartner (LTS:0ITV), the current Operating Margin % is 20.51% 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 Gartner (LTS:0ITV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gartner stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $131.58 is trading 71.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $467.29. GuruFocus considers Gartner to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0ITV:

  • Operating Margin %: 20.51% (27% above median its 10-year median of 16.17)
  • GF Value™: $467.29 vs. price of $131.58 (71.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100
  • Industry Position: 430.7% above the Software median (#381 of 2818)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0ITV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gartner Business Description

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Gartner Inc delivers actionable, objective business and technology insights that drive smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization's mission-critical priorities. It delivers its products and services globally through three reportable segments - Business and Technology Insights, Conferences and Consulting. Insights equips executives and their teams from every Majority function, geography, industry and sector with actionable, objective insights, guidance and tools. Conferences provides executives and teams across an organization the opportunity to learn, share and network. and Consulting serves senior executives technology-driven strategic initiatives leveraging the power of Gartner's actionable, objective insight. The Majority revenue is derived from the Insights segment.
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