L&T Technology ServicesNSE:LTTS -0.41%95 Operating Margin % is 15.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 16.74. GuruFocus rates NSE:LTTS with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5,232.59 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,818 Software companies, L&T Technology Services ranks better than 79.24% on this metric.
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.
L&T Technology Services Operating Margin % Related Terms
L&T Technology Services Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L&T Technology Services'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.
NSE:LTTS vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, L&T Technology Services'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.
L&T Technology Services Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, L&T Technology Services's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L&T Technology Services'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.
L&T Technology Services's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
L&T Technology Services (NSE:LTTS) has a Operating Margin % of 15.22% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on L&T Technology Services and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.74. Over the past decade, L&T Technology Services' Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.20 to 18.17. According to the industry distribution chart, L&T Technology Services ranks #585 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is L&T Technology Services' Operating Margin % too high?
L&T Technology Services' current Operating Margin % of 15.22% is near median its 10-year median of 16.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.20 to a high of 18.17. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.88. L&T Technology Services' value of 15.22% is 292.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L&T Technology Services ranks #585 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, L&T Technology Services has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L&T Technology Services' Operating Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, L&T Technology Services ranks #585 out of 2818 companies for Operating Margin %. This places L&T Technology Services in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.88. L&T Technology Services' value of 15.22% is 292.8% above this benchmark. Historically, L&T Technology Services' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.20 to 18.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.74 vs. the industry median of 3.88, L&T Technology Services 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 3.88, 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. L&T Technology Services's current Operating Margin % of 15.22% is 292.8% 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 L&T Technology Services 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. L&T Technology Services's current Operating Margin % is 15.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L&T Technology Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L&T Technology Services (NSE:LTTS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5,232.59, compared to a current price of ₹3,324.40 — trading 36.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.74 and 292.8% above the Software industry median of 3.88. L&T Technology Services' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 3 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 L&T Technology Services (NSE:LTTS), the current Operating Margin % is 15.22% 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 L&T Technology Services (NSE:LTTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L&T Technology Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹3,324.40 is trading 36.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5,232.59.
GuruFocus considers L&T Technology Services to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:LTTS:
Operating Margin %: 15.22% (near median its 10-year median of 16.74)
GF Value™: ₹5,232.59 vs. price of ₹3,324.40 (36.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 292.8% above the Software median (#585 of 2818)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:LTTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
L&T Technology Services Ltd is a provider of engineering and research services in connection to embedded systems and other engineering support services. The company's operating segments include Mobility, Sustainability and Tech. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Sustainability segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from North America, while it also has its presence in Europe, India, and Rest of the world. The services provided by the company are Digital engineering & consulting, Product consulting, Manufacturing engineering, and Plant engineering.
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