Accordant GroupNZSE:AGL 33 Operating Margin % is 0.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 2.28. GuruFocus rates NZSE:AGL with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$0.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Accordant Group ranks worse than 76.64% on this metric.
Accordant Group Ltd has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Accordant Group (NZSE:AGL) 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.
Accordant Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Accordant Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Accordant 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.
NZSE:AGL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Accordant 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.
Accordant Group Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Accordant Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Accordant Group'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.
Accordant Group'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.
Accordant Group (NZSE:AGL) has a Operating Margin % of 0.44% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Accordant Group and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 2.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Accordant Group ranks #820 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is Accordant Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Accordant Group's current Operating Margin % of 0.44% is 81% below median its 10-year median of 2.28. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Accordant Group's value of 0.44% is 93% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Accordant Group ranks #820 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Accordant Group has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accordant Group's Operating Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Accordant Group ranks #820 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Accordant Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Accordant Group's value of 0.44% is 93% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.28 vs. the industry median of 6.33, Accordant 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.33, based on 1,070 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. Accordant Group's current Operating Margin % of 0.44% is 93% 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 Accordant Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Accordant Group's current Operating Margin % is 0.44%, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 2.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Accordant Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accordant Group (NZSE:AGL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.38, compared to a current price of NZ$0.15 — trading 60.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.44%, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 2.28 and 93% below the Business Services industry median of 6.33. Accordant Group's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 7 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 Accordant Group (NZSE:AGL), the current Operating Margin % is 0.44% 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 Accordant Group (NZSE:AGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accordant Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NZ$0.15 is trading 60.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.38.
GuruFocus considers Accordant Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:AGL:
Operating Margin %: 0.44% (81% below median its 10-year median of 2.28)
GF Value™: NZ$0.38 vs. price of NZ$0.15 (60.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93% below the Business Services median (#820 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:AGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Accordant Group Ltd is a recruitment and staffing provider company. The group has two reportable segments: Blue Collar Reporting Segment and White Collar Reporting Segment. Blue Collar Reporting Segment: AWF operates branches under the brand names AWF (throughout New Zealand)and Select (Dunedin), which provide contingent labour hire associated with infrastructure, logistics, manufacturing, technical, and construction. The Work Collective (TWC)provides opportunities for those who face barriers to employment. White Collar Reporting Segment: The White Collar segment provides contingent temporary employees, contractors, permanent placement, and executive search services.
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