Xplora Technologies AS has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Xplora Technologies AS (STU:86P) 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.
Xplora Technologies AS Operating Margin % Related Terms
Xplora Technologies AS Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Xplora Technologies AS'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:86P vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Xplora Technologies AS'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.
Xplora Technologies AS Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Xplora Technologies AS's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xplora Technologies AS's Operating Margin % falls into.
Xplora Technologies AS 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.
Xplora Technologies AS'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.
Xplora Technologies AS (STU:86P) has a Operating Margin % of 2.67% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Xplora Technologies AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Xplora Technologies AS ranks #269 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Xplora Technologies AS's Operating Margin % too high?
Xplora Technologies AS's current Operating Margin % is 2.67%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Xplora Technologies AS's value of 2.67% is 31.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xplora Technologies AS ranks #269 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Xplora Technologies AS has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xplora Technologies AS's Operating Margin % compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Xplora Technologies AS ranks #269 out of 1128 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Xplora Technologies AS in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Xplora Technologies AS's value of 2.67% is 31.6% below this benchmark. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.91, based on 1,128 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. Xplora Technologies AS's current Operating Margin % of 2.67% is 31.6% below 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 Xplora Technologies AS and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xplora Technologies AS's current Operating Margin % is 2.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xplora Technologies AS stock overvalued right now?
Xplora Technologies AS (STU:86P) has a current Operating Margin % of 2.67%. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.96, compared to a current price of €3.56 — trading 28.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.67% and 31.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.91. Xplora Technologies AS's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Xplora Technologies AS (STU:86P), the current Operating Margin % is 2.67% 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 Xplora Technologies AS (STU:86P) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xplora Technologies AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.56 is trading 28.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.96.
Key valuation signals for STU:86P:
Operating Margin %: 2.67%
GF Value™: €4.96 vs. price of €3.56 (28.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#269 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:86P stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Xplora Technologies AS is engaged in the retail sale of smart devices and wearable technology. The company focuses on developing and offering wearable smart devices, mobile phones and smartphones, connectivity and value-added services across two segments: Kids and Youth; and Seniors. The company offers kids watches, senior watches, watch straps, speakers, chargers, and other related accessories. The company's main revenue drivers are Sales of devices, such as connected smartwatches, feature phones and smartphones, and from sale of subscriptions and value-added services. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Germany, followed by Sweden, United Kingdom, Norway, Spain, and other countries.
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