Exsitec Holding ABOSTO:EXS -2.91%82 Operating Margin % is 18.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 11.32. GuruFocus rates OSTO:EXS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of kr166.03 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,818 Software companies, Exsitec Holding AB ranks better than 80.48% on this metric.
Exsitec Holding AB (OSTO:EXS) 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.
Exsitec Holding AB Operating Margin % Related Terms
Exsitec Holding AB Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Exsitec Holding AB'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.
OSTO:EXS vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Exsitec Holding AB'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.
Exsitec Holding AB Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Exsitec Holding AB's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Exsitec Holding AB'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.
Exsitec Holding AB'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.
Exsitec Holding AB (OSTO:EXS) has a Operating Margin % of 18.83% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Exsitec Holding AB and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 11.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Exsitec Holding AB ranks #550 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Exsitec Holding AB's Operating Margin % too high?
Exsitec Holding AB's current Operating Margin % of 18.83% is 66% above median its 10-year median of 11.32. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Exsitec Holding AB's value of 18.83% is 387.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Exsitec Holding AB ranks #550 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Exsitec Holding AB has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Exsitec Holding AB's Operating Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Exsitec Holding AB ranks #550 out of 2818 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Exsitec Holding AB in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Exsitec Holding AB's value of 18.83% is 387.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.32 vs. the industry median of 3.87, Exsitec Holding AB 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 2,818 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. Exsitec Holding AB's current Operating Margin % of 18.83% is 387.2% 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 Exsitec Holding AB 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. Exsitec Holding AB's current Operating Margin % is 18.83%, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 11.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Exsitec Holding AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exsitec Holding AB (OSTO:EXS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr166.03, compared to a current price of kr100.00 — trading 39.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.83%, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 11.32 and 387.2% above the Software industry median of 3.87. Exsitec Holding AB's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Exsitec Holding AB (OSTO:EXS), the current Operating Margin % is 18.83% 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 Exsitec Holding AB (OSTO:EXS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exsitec Holding AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr100.00 is trading 39.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr166.03.
GuruFocus considers Exsitec Holding AB to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:EXS:
Operating Margin %: 18.83% (66% above median its 10-year median of 11.32)
GF Value™: kr166.03 vs. price of kr100.00 (39.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 387.2% above the Software median (#550 of 2818)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:EXS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Exsitec Holding AB provides digital solutions and business support software and services. Its offerings include ERP systems, decision support, CRM, invoice management, e-commerce, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting, and customized applications tailored to customer needs. The company's three operating segments are Sweden, Norway, and Other Nordics. The operations of all segments offer business-supporting IT to medium-sized companies. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Sweden segment.
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