Brightstar LotterySTU:7IG -0.52%64 Operating Margin % is 21.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 18.73. GuruFocus rates STU:7IG with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.59. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 844 Travel & Leisure companies, Brightstar Lottery ranks better than 88.39% 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.
Brightstar Lottery Operating Margin % Related Terms
Brightstar Lottery Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brightstar Lottery'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:7IG vs RSI, ACEL, CDRO: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Gambling subindustry, Brightstar Lottery'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.
Brightstar Lottery Operating Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brightstar Lottery's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brightstar Lottery'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.
Brightstar Lottery'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.
Brightstar Lottery (STU:7IG) has a Operating Margin % of 21.64% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Brightstar Lottery and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 18.73. Over the past decade, Brightstar Lottery's Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.51 to 30.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Brightstar Lottery ranks #98 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Brightstar Lottery's Operating Margin % too high?
Brightstar Lottery's current Operating Margin % of 21.64% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 18.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.51 to a high of 30.29. The Travel & Leisure industry median Operating Margin % is 8.14. Brightstar Lottery's value of 21.64% is 166% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brightstar Lottery ranks #98 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Brightstar Lottery has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brightstar Lottery's Operating Margin % compare to RSI and ACEL?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Brightstar Lottery ranks #98 out of 844 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Brightstar Lottery in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.14. Brightstar Lottery's value of 21.64% is 166% above this benchmark. Historically, Brightstar Lottery's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.51 to 30.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.73 vs. the industry median of 8.14, Brightstar Lottery 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Operating Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 8.14, based on 844 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. Brightstar Lottery's current Operating Margin % of 21.64% is 166% 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 Brightstar Lottery and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brightstar Lottery's current Operating Margin % is 21.64%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 18.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brightstar Lottery stock overvalued right now?
Brightstar Lottery (STU:7IG) has a current Operating Margin % of 21.64%. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.59, compared to a current price of €9.50 — trading 42.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 21.64%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 18.73 and 166% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 8.14. Brightstar Lottery's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Brightstar Lottery (STU:7IG), the current Operating Margin % is 21.64% 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 Brightstar Lottery (STU:7IG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brightstar Lottery stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.50 is trading 42.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.59.
Key valuation signals for STU:7IG:
Operating Margin %: 21.64% (16% above median its 10-year median of 18.73)
GF Value™: €16.59 vs. price of €9.50 (42.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 166% above the Travel & Leisure median (#98 of 844)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:7IG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brightstar Lottery PLC is a pure-play lottery company focused on innovation, delivering secure technology and comprehensive lottery solutions. The Company operates lottery management services and instant lottery systems, and runs an international land-based lottery and iLottery business covering sales, operations, product development, technology, and support, while serving as an iLottery platform provider. Lottery services are delivered through operating contracts, FMCs, LMAs, iLottery, and product sales contracts, including the Italian Lotto license and Italian Scratch and Win (Gratta e Vinci) lottery license. The majority of revenue comes from operating contracts and FMCs. Brightstar operates in the US, Italy, Rest of Europe, and Others, with the majority of revenue coming from the US.
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