Tera SoftwareNSE:TERASOFT 74 Operating Margin % is 12.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 8.21. GuruFocus rates NSE:TERASOFT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹324.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,820 Software companies, Tera Software ranks better than 81.1% 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.
Tera Software Operating Margin % Related Terms
Tera Software Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tera Software'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:TERASOFT vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Tera Software'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.
Tera Software Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Tera Software's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tera Software'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.
Tera Software'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.
Tera Software (NSE:TERASOFT) has a Operating Margin % of 12.73% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Tera Software and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 8.21. Over the past decade, Tera Software's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.52 to 22.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Tera Software ranks #533 out of 2820 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Tera Software's Operating Margin % too high?
Tera Software's current Operating Margin % of 12.73% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 8.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.52 to a high of 22.24. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Tera Software's value of 12.73% is 229.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tera Software ranks #533 out of 2820 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tera Software has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tera Software's Operating Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Tera Software ranks #533 out of 2820 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Tera Software in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Tera Software's value of 12.73% is 229.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Tera Software's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.52 to 22.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.21 vs. the industry median of 3.87, Tera Software 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 3.87, 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. Tera Software's current Operating Margin % of 12.73% is 229.4% 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 Tera Software 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. Tera Software's current Operating Margin % is 12.73%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 8.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tera Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tera Software (NSE:TERASOFT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹324.18, compared to a current price of ₹408.55 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.73%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 8.21 and 229.4% above the Software industry median of 3.87. Tera Software's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Tera Software (NSE:TERASOFT), the current Operating Margin % is 12.73% 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 Tera Software (NSE:TERASOFT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tera Software stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹408.55 is trading 26% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹324.18.
GuruFocus considers Tera Software to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:TERASOFT:
Operating Margin %: 12.73% (55% above median its 10-year median of 8.21)
GF Value™: ₹324.18 vs. price of ₹408.55 (26% above fair value)
Industry Position: 229.4% above the Software median (#533 of 2820)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:TERASOFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tera Software Ltd is engaged in providing IT & Integrated services. The company provides IT and operational solutions such as fiber network infrastructure and services; installation, maintenance, and support services, as well as wireless and wired connectivity; digitization of land records; sales tax automation; and solutions for the automation and management of road transport and vehicle registration authorities, among others. The company's operating business segments include the Technical Division, which generates maximum revenue, Integrated Solutions, Projects Division, and Others.
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