Scout24 SESCOTF +2.30%89 Operating Margin % is 57.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 39.25. GuruFocus rates SCOTF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $133.38 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 553 Interactive Media companies, Scout24 SE ranks better than 95.84% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Scout24 SE's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $118.4 Mil. Scout24 SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $207.6 Mil. Therefore, Scout24 SE's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 57.02%.
Good Sign:
Scout24 SE operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scout24 SE's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SCOTF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.29 Med: 39.25 Max: 47.61
Current: 46.87
SCOTF's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 95.84% of 553
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 2.99
vs SCOTF: 46.87
Scout24 SE's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
Scout24 SE's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $118.4 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $401.5 Mil.
Scout24 SE (OTCPK:SCOTF) 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.
Scout24 SE Operating Margin % Related Terms
Scout24 SE Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scout24 SE'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.
SCOTF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Scout24 SE'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.
Scout24 SE Operating Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Scout24 SE's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scout24 SE'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.
Scout24 SE'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.
Scout24 SE (SCOTF) has a Operating Margin % of 57.02% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Scout24 SE and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 39.25. Over the past decade, Scout24 SE's Operating Margin % has ranged from 31.29 to 47.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Scout24 SE ranks #23 out of 553 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is Scout24 SE's Operating Margin % too high?
Scout24 SE's current Operating Margin % of 57.02% is 45% above median its 10-year median of 39.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.29 to a high of 47.61. The Interactive Media industry median Operating Margin % is 2.99. Scout24 SE's value of 57.02% is 1807% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scout24 SE ranks #23 out of 553 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Scout24 SE has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scout24 SE's Operating Margin % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Scout24 SE ranks #23 out of 553 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Scout24 SE in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.99. Scout24 SE's value of 57.02% is 1807% above this benchmark. Historically, Scout24 SE's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 31.29 to 47.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.25 vs. the industry median of 2.99, Scout24 SE 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Operating Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 2.99, based on 553 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. Scout24 SE's current Operating Margin % of 57.02% is 1807% 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 Scout24 SE and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scout24 SE's current Operating Margin % is 57.02%, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 39.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scout24 SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scout24 SE (SCOTF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $133.38, compared to a current price of $85.00 — trading 36.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 57.02%, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 39.25 and 1807% above the Interactive Media industry median of 2.99. Scout24 SE's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Scout24 SE (SCOTF), the current Operating Margin % is 57.02% 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 Scout24 SE (SCOTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scout24 SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $85.00 is trading 36.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $133.38.
GuruFocus considers Scout24 SE to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SCOTF:
Operating Margin %: 57.02% (45% above median its 10-year median of 39.25)
GF Value™: $133.38 vs. price of $85.00 (36.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1807% above the Interactive Media median (#23 of 553)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCOTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scout24 SE is a German digital company that operates a digital marketplace, ImmoScout24, for residential and business real estate. In addition, it offers software solutions for real estate valuations to banks and the real estate sector. Through ImmoScout24, the company is engaged in developing new products and building a digital ecosystem for rentals, purchases, and commercial real estate in Germany and Austria. It has different brands offering digital services in the real estate industry, such as FlowFact, Vermietet.de, Immoverkauf24, Propstack, BauFi, and others. Its operating segments are Professional, which generates maximum revenue by offering digital real estate products to its professional clients, and Private. Geographically, the group derives its key revenue from Germany.
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