Qt Group (LTS:0RG5) Operating Margin %: 2.84% (As of Mar. 2026) — 86% Below Median


LTS:0RG5 Qt Group PLC LTS:0RG5
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GF Value €81.15
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What is Qt Group Operating Margin %?

Qt Group LTS:0RG5 +2.41% 76 Operating Margin % is 2.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 20.55. GuruFocus rates LTS:0RG5 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €81.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,820 Software companies, Qt Group ranks better than 84.15% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Qt Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.5 Mil. Qt Group's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €52.7 Mil. Therefore, Qt Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.84%.

Good Sign:

Qt Group PLC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

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

LTS:0RG5' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.84   Med: 20.55   Max: 30.22
Current: 16.95


LTS:0RG5's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
84.15% of 2820 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.865 vs LTS:0RG5: 16.95

Qt Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.

Qt Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.5 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €37.6 Mil.


Qt Group  (LTS:0RG5) 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.


Qt Group Operating Margin % Related Terms


Qt Group Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Qt Group'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.

Qt Group Operating Margin % Chart

Qt Group 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 23.78 23.74 26.20 30.22 19.67

Qt Group 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 13.66 18.75 5.59 31.39 2.84

LTS:0RG5 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Qt Group'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.


Qt Group Operating Margin % vs Software Industry

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

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


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Qt Group 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.

Qt Group'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 )
=42.537 / 216.281
=19.67 %

Qt Group'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 )
=1.497 / 52.727
=2.84 %

* 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 2.84% mean?
Qt Group (LTS:0RG5) has a Operating Margin % of 2.84% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Qt Group and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 20.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Qt Group ranks #447 out of 2820 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Qt Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Qt Group's current Operating Margin % of 2.84% is 86% below median its 10-year median of 20.55. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Qt Group's value of 2.84% is 26.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qt Group ranks #447 out of 2820 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Qt Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qt Group's Operating Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Qt Group ranks #447 out of 2820 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Qt Group in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Qt Group's value of 2.84% is 26.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.55 vs. the industry median of 3.87, Qt Group 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 3.87, based on 2,820 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. Qt Group's current Operating Margin % of 2.84% is 26.5% 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 Qt Group 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. Qt Group's current Operating Margin % is 2.84%, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 20.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qt Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qt Group (LTS:0RG5) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €81.15, compared to a current price of €24.62 — trading 69.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.84%, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 20.55 and 26.5% below the Software industry median of 3.87. Qt Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Qt Group (LTS:0RG5), the current Operating Margin % is 2.84% 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 Qt Group (LTS:0RG5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qt Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €24.62 is trading 69.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €81.15. GuruFocus considers Qt Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0RG5:

  • Operating Margin %: 2.84% (86% below median its 10-year median of 20.55)
  • GF Value™: €81.15 vs. price of €24.62 (69.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.5% below the Software median (#447 of 2820)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0RG5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Qt Group Business Description

Address Miestentie 7, Espoo, FIN, 02150
Qt Group PLC is engaged in the development, commercialization, and licensing of the Qt software framework under commercial and open-source licenses. It is used for developing cross-platform applications and graphical user interfaces for desktops, embedded systems, and mobile devices. The group reports one business segment that provides its customers with software development tools. This technology is used in various devices and applications, including consumer electronics, vehicles, airplanes, and industrial automation applications. Geographically, it has a presence in Finland, the Rest of Europe, APAC, and North America. It derives revenue from License sales and consulting, and others.
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