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Lms ComplianceSGX:LMS +2.44%67 Operating Margin % is 27.47% as of Jun. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 49.16. GuruFocus rates SGX:LMS with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,067 Business Services companies, Lms Compliance ranks better than 95.41% 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).
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Lms Compliance Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lms Compliance'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.
SGX:LMS vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Lms Compliance'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.
Lms Compliance Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Lms Compliance's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lms Compliance'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.
Lms Compliance'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.
Lms Compliance (SGX:LMS) has a Operating Margin % of 27.47% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lms Compliance and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 49.16. Over the past decade, Lms Compliance's Operating Margin % has ranged from 34.36 to 50.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Lms Compliance ranks #49 out of 1067 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 4.6%.
Is Lms Compliance's Operating Margin % too high?
Lms Compliance's current Operating Margin % of 27.47% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 49.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.36 to a high of 50.51. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.32. Lms Compliance's value of 27.47% is 334.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lms Compliance ranks #49 out of 1067 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lms Compliance has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lms Compliance's Operating Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Lms Compliance ranks #49 out of 1067 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Lms Compliance in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.32. Lms Compliance's value of 27.47% is 334.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Lms Compliance's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 34.36 to 50.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.16 vs. the industry median of 6.32, Lms Compliance 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.32, based on 1,067 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. Lms Compliance's current Operating Margin % of 27.47% is 334.7% 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 Lms Compliance and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lms Compliance's current Operating Margin % is 27.47%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 49.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lms Compliance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lms Compliance (SGX:LMS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.49, compared to a current price of S$0.42 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 27.47%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 49.16 and 334.7% above the Business Services industry median of 6.32. Lms Compliance's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Lms Compliance (SGX:LMS), the current Operating Margin % is 27.47% as of Jun. 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 Lms Compliance (SGX:LMS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lms Compliance stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.42 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.49.
GuruFocus considers Lms Compliance to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:LMS:
Operating Margin %: 27.47% (44% below median its 10-year median of 49.16)
GF Value™: S$0.49 vs. price of S$0.42 (14.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 334.7% above the Business Services median (#49 of 1067)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:LMS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LMS Compliance Ltd is engaged in investment holding and the development of software and applications related to conformity assessment technology. The Group operates through two segments, with testing and assessment generating the majority of revenue by providing product safety testing and compliance assessment services. Its certification and consultancy services segment provides ISO application, certification, conformity assessment, education, training, and management consultancy. Its products include Aikinz (LIMS), Aizenz (Carbon Accounting System), Aisinz (Global Real-time Surveillance Scheme), and Aihorz solutions such as Slope Monitoring Prevention (SMP), Flood Monitoring Prevention (FMP), and LoRa GPS Emission Tracking (LGET).
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