Mobility GlobalMBGL 18 Operating Margin % is 18.69% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 18.47. GuruFocus rates MBGL with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,818 Software companies, Mobility Global ranks better than 86.59% on this metric.
Mobility Global (NYSE:MBGL) 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.
Mobility Global Operating Margin % Related Terms
Mobility Global Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mobility Global'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.
Mobility Global Operating Margin % Chart
Mobility Global Annual Data
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Mobility Global Semi-Annual Data
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MBGL vs DBX, DOX, PATH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Mobility Global'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.
Mobility Global Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Mobility Global's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mobility Global'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.
Mobility Global'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.
Mobility Global (MBGL) has a Operating Margin % of 18.69% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Mobility Global and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.47. Over the past decade, Mobility Global's Operating Margin % has ranged from 16.09 to 18.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Mobility Global ranks #378 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Mobility Global's Operating Margin % too high?
Mobility Global's current Operating Margin % of 18.69% is near median its 10-year median of 18.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.09 to a high of 18.69. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Mobility Global's value of 18.69% is 391.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mobility Global ranks #378 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mobility Global has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mobility Global's Operating Margin % compare to DBX and DOX?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Mobility Global ranks #378 out of 2818 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Mobility Global in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Mobility Global's value of 18.69% is 391.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Mobility Global's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 16.09 to 18.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.47 vs. the industry median of 3.81, Mobility Global 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 3.81, 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. Mobility Global's current Operating Margin % of 18.69% is 391.2% 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 Mobility Global and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mobility Global's current Operating Margin % is 18.69%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mobility Global stock overvalued right now?
Mobility Global (MBGL) has a current Operating Margin % of 18.69%. The current Operating Margin % is 18.69%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.47 and 391.2% above the Software industry median of 3.81. Mobility Global's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Mobility Global (MBGL), the current Operating Margin % is 18.69% 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.
Mobility Global Inc provides mobility data, analytics, and related technology solutions across the vehicle lifecycle. Its portfolio includes CARFAX, automotiveMastermind, Polk Automotive Solutions, and Market Scan, which provide data, forecasting, insights, and technology solutions to automakers, suppliers, dealer groups, media companies, financial institutions, and consumers.
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