S4 CapitalSCPPF -6.21%41 Operating Margin % is 7.81% as of Dec. 2025, which is 90% above its 10-year median of 4.10. GuruFocus rates SCPPF with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, S4 Capital ranks better than 52.39% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. S4 Capital's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $41 Mil. S4 Capital's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $528 Mil. Therefore, S4 Capital's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for S4 Capital's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SCPPF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.9 Med: 4.1 Max: 6.56
Current: 3.09
SCPPF's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 52.39% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.51
vs SCPPF: 3.09
S4 Capital's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
S4 Capital's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $41 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $31 Mil.
S4 Capital (OTCPK:SCPPF) 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.
S4 Capital Operating Margin % Related Terms
S4 Capital Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for S4 Capital'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.
SCPPF vs APP, OMC, TTD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, S4 Capital'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.
S4 Capital Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, S4 Capital's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where S4 Capital'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.
S4 Capital'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.
S4 Capital (SCPPF) has a Operating Margin % of 7.81% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on S4 Capital and its competitors. This is 90% above median its historical median of 4.10. According to the industry distribution chart, S4 Capital ranks #487 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is S4 Capital's Operating Margin % too high?
S4 Capital's current Operating Margin % of 7.81% is 90% above median its 10-year median of 4.10. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. S4 Capital's value of 7.81% is 211.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S4 Capital ranks #487 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, S4 Capital has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S4 Capital's Operating Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, S4 Capital ranks #487 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts S4 Capital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. S4 Capital's value of 7.81% is 211.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.10 vs. the industry median of 2.51, S4 Capital 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.51, based on 1,023 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. S4 Capital's current Operating Margin % of 7.81% is 211.2% 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 S4 Capital and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S4 Capital's current Operating Margin % is 7.81%, which is 90% above median its own 10-year median of 4.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S4 Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S4 Capital (SCPPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.36, compared to a current price of $0.44 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.81%, which is 90% above median its 10-year median of 4.10 and 211.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.51. S4 Capital's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 S4 Capital (SCPPF), the current Operating Margin % is 7.81% as of Dec. 2025. 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 S4 Capital (SCPPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S4 Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.44 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.36.
GuruFocus considers S4 Capital to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCPPF:
Operating Margin %: 7.81% (90% above median its 10-year median of 4.10)
GF Value™: $0.36 vs. price of $0.44 (21.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 211.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#487 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCPPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
S4 Capital PLC is a company whose principal business activities are focused on the provision of new age/new era digital advertising and marketing services. It builds a purely digital advertising and marketing services business for multinational, regional, and local clients and millennial-driven influencer brands. The company integrates businesses in three practice areas: First-Party Data, Content, and Programmatic. The group is organized into two reportable segments- the Marketing Services and Technology Services practices. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Content segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the Americas, followed by Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and then Asia Pacific.
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