Lang & Schwarz AGLTS:0RS1 -0.73%85 Operating Margin % is 6.65% as of Dec. 2025, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 3.78. GuruFocus rates LTS:0RS1 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Capital Markets companies, Lang & Schwarz AG ranks worse than 50.6% on this metric.
Lang & Schwarz AG (LTS:0RS1) 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.
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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.
Lang & Schwarz AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Lang & Schwarz AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lang & Schwarz 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.
LTS:0RS1 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Lang & Schwarz 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.
Lang & Schwarz AG Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Lang & Schwarz AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lang & Schwarz AG'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.
Lang & Schwarz AG'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.
Lang & Schwarz AG (LTS:0RS1) has a Operating Margin % of 6.65% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lang & Schwarz AG and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 3.78. Over the past decade, Lang & Schwarz AG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.16 to 9.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Lang & Schwarz AG ranks #336 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is Lang & Schwarz AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Lang & Schwarz AG's current Operating Margin % of 6.65% is 76% above median its 10-year median of 3.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.16 to a high of 9.95. The Capital Markets industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. Lang & Schwarz AG's value of 6.65% is 4.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lang & Schwarz AG ranks #336 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lang & Schwarz AG has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lang & Schwarz AG's Operating Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Lang & Schwarz AG ranks #336 out of 664 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Lang & Schwarz AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. Lang & Schwarz AG's value of 6.65% is 4.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Lang & Schwarz AG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.16 to 9.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.78 vs. the industry median of 6.96, Lang & Schwarz AG 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Operating Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 6.96, based on 664 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. Lang & Schwarz AG's current Operating Margin % of 6.65% is 4.4% 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 Lang & Schwarz AG and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lang & Schwarz AG's current Operating Margin % is 6.65%, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 3.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lang & Schwarz AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lang & Schwarz AG (LTS:0RS1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.47, compared to a current price of €27.10 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.65%, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 3.78 and 4.4% below the Capital Markets industry median of 6.96. Lang & Schwarz AG's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Lang & Schwarz AG (LTS:0RS1), the current Operating Margin % is 6.65% as of Dec. 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 Lang & Schwarz AG (LTS:0RS1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lang & Schwarz AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €27.10 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.47.
GuruFocus considers Lang & Schwarz AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0RS1:
Operating Margin %: 6.65% (76% above median its 10-year median of 3.78)
GF Value™: €33.47 vs. price of €27.10 (19% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.4% below the Capital Markets median (#336 of 664)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0RS1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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