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Verra MobilitySTU:0YK -1.72%60 Operating Margin % is 23.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 22.51. GuruFocus rates STU:0YK with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,826 Software companies, Verra Mobility ranks better than 90.91% 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).
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.
Verra Mobility Operating Margin % Related Terms
Verra Mobility Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Verra Mobility'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.
STU:0YK vs NABL, EFOR, GDYN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Verra Mobility'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.
Verra Mobility Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Verra Mobility's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verra Mobility'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.
Verra Mobility'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.
Verra Mobility (STU:0YK) has a Operating Margin % of 23.17% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Verra Mobility and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.51. Over the past decade, Verra Mobility's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.28 to 26.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Verra Mobility ranks #257 out of 2826 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Verra Mobility's Operating Margin % too high?
Verra Mobility's current Operating Margin % of 23.17% is near median its 10-year median of 22.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.28 to a high of 26.51. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.90. Verra Mobility's value of 23.17% is 494.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verra Mobility ranks #257 out of 2826 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Verra Mobility has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verra Mobility's Operating Margin % compare to NABL and EFOR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Verra Mobility ranks #257 out of 2826 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Verra Mobility in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.90. Verra Mobility's value of 23.17% is 494.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Verra Mobility's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.28 to 26.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.51 vs. the industry median of 3.90, Verra Mobility 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 3.90, based on 2,826 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. Verra Mobility's current Operating Margin % of 23.17% is 494.1% 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 Verra Mobility and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verra Mobility's current Operating Margin % is 23.17%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verra Mobility stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verra Mobility (STU:0YK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.16, compared to a current price of €3.42 — trading 85.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 23.17%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.51 and 494.1% above the Software industry median of 3.90. Verra Mobility's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Verra Mobility (STU:0YK), the current Operating Margin % is 23.17% 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 Verra Mobility (STU:0YK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verra Mobility stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.42 is trading 85.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €24.16.
GuruFocus considers Verra Mobility to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:0YK:
Operating Margin %: 23.17% (near median its 10-year median of 22.51)
GF Value™: €24.16 vs. price of €3.42 (85.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 494.1% above the Software median (#257 of 2826)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:0YK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Verra Mobility Corp is a provider of smart mobility technology solutions, principally operating throughout the United States, Australia, Europe, and Canada. The company develops and uses technology and data intelligence to help make transportation safer and easier. It operates in three reportable segments: Commercial Services, Government Solutions, and Parking Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from the Commercial Services segment, which offers toll and violation management solutions and title and registration services for commercial fleet customers, including RACs and FMCs in North America. In Europe, it provides tolling and violations processing services.
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