Pinewood Technologies GroupSTU:0PD0 +4.00%31 Operating Margin % is 26.79% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1194% above its 10-year median of 2.07. GuruFocus rates STU:0PD0 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,820 Software companies, Pinewood Technologies Group ranks better than 88.16% on this metric.
Pinewood Technologies Group (STU:0PD0) 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.
Pinewood Technologies Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Pinewood Technologies Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Pinewood Technologies Group Operating Margin % Chart
STU:0PD0 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Pinewood Technologies 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.
Pinewood Technologies Group Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Pinewood Technologies Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pinewood Technologies Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Pinewood Technologies Group Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Pinewood Technologies Group'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.
Pinewood Technologies Group (STU:0PD0) has a Operating Margin % of 26.79% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Pinewood Technologies Group and its competitors. This is 1194% above median its historical median of 2.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Pinewood Technologies Group ranks #334 out of 2820 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Pinewood Technologies Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Pinewood Technologies Group's current Operating Margin % of 26.79% is 1194% above median its 10-year median of 2.07. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Pinewood Technologies Group's value of 26.79% is 593.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pinewood Technologies Group ranks #334 out of 2820 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pinewood Technologies Group has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pinewood Technologies Group's Operating Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Pinewood Technologies Group ranks #334 out of 2820 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Pinewood Technologies Group in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Pinewood Technologies Group's value of 26.79% is 593.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.07 vs. the industry median of 3.87, Pinewood Technologies Group 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 2,820 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. Pinewood Technologies Group's current Operating Margin % of 26.79% is 593.1% 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 Pinewood Technologies Group 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. Pinewood Technologies Group's current Operating Margin % is 26.79%, which is 1194% above median its own 10-year median of 2.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pinewood Technologies Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pinewood Technologies Group (STU:0PD0) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.07, compared to a current price of €3.12 — trading 4357.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 26.79%, which is 1194% above median its 10-year median of 2.07 and 593.1% above the Software industry median of 3.87. Pinewood Technologies Group's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Pinewood Technologies Group (STU:0PD0), the current Operating Margin % is 26.79% 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 Pinewood Technologies Group (STU:0PD0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pinewood Technologies Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.12 is trading 4357.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.07.
GuruFocus considers Pinewood Technologies Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:0PD0:
Operating Margin %: 26.79% (1194% above median its 10-year median of 2.07)
GF Value™: €0.07 vs. price of €3.12 (4357.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 593.1% above the Software median (#334 of 2820)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:0PD0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pinewood Technologies Group PLC is a cloud-based full-service technology provider to automotive retailers and OEMs. The company provides Dealer Management System (DMS) software, automotive intelligence platforms, Business Intelligence reporting, AI-powered automotive solutions, and software across sales, aftersales, accounting, and CRM. The company operates through two reportable segments: Pinewood majority of revenue, which comprises the Group's activities as a dealer management systems provider, and Seez, which comprises sales of AI products for automotive retail as well as digital advertising and sales lead generation. The company operates in the UK with the majority of revenue, Europe (excl. UK), Africa, Asia-Pacific and Middle East, and North and Central America.
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