Columbus ASLTS:0NPJ 69 Operating Margin % is 2.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 3.69. GuruFocus rates LTS:0NPJ with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of kr9.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,818 Software companies, Columbus AS ranks worse than 53.9% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Columbus AS's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr12 Mil. Columbus AS's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr418 Mil. Therefore, Columbus AS's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.87%.
Good Sign:
Columbus AS operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbus AS's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0NPJ'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 3.69 Max: 8.36
Current: 2.67
LTS:0NPJ's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 53.9% of 2818
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.875
vs LTS:0NPJ: 2.67
Columbus AS's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 42.50% per year.
Columbus AS's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr12 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr42 Mil.
Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) 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.
Columbus AS Operating Margin % Related Terms
Columbus AS Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbus AS'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:0NPJ vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Columbus AS'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.
Columbus AS Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Columbus AS's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbus AS'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.
Columbus AS'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.
Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) has a Operating Margin % of 2.87% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Columbus AS and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 3.69. Over the past decade, Columbus AS's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.39 to 8.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus AS ranks #1519 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 53.9%.
Is Columbus AS's Operating Margin % too high?
Columbus AS's current Operating Margin % of 2.87% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 3.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 8.36. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.88. Columbus AS's value of 2.87% is 25.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus AS ranks #1519 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Columbus AS has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbus AS's Operating Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Columbus AS ranks #1519 out of 2818 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Columbus AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.88. Columbus AS's value of 2.87% is 25.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Columbus AS's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.39 to 8.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.69 vs. the industry median of 3.88, Columbus AS has consistently been below 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 3.88, 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. Columbus AS's current Operating Margin % of 2.87% is 25.9% below 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 Columbus AS and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbus AS's current Operating Margin % is 2.87%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 3.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Columbus AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr9.57, compared to a current price of kr9.94 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.87%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 3.69 and 25.9% below the Software industry median of 3.88. Columbus AS's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ), the current Operating Margin % is 2.87% 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 Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr9.94 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr9.57.
GuruFocus considers Columbus AS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0NPJ:
Operating Margin %: 2.87% (22% below median its 10-year median of 3.69)
GF Value™: kr9.57 vs. price of kr9.94 (3.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.9% below the Software median (#1519 of 2818)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0NPJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Columbus AS is a digital consultancy company. The group specialises in solving complex challenges for customers in the manufacturing, retail and distribution, food and beverage, and life science industries. It delivers business-critical solutions in areas such as CloudERP, Data & Analytics, Application Management, Digital Commerce, Cybersecurity, AI Innovation, and ESG. The company's geographical segments include Sweden, Denmark, Norway, the UK, the U.S., and Other.
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