Diebold NixdorfSTU:DBDB +0.83%32 Operating Margin % is 5.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1900% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates STU:DBDB with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of €61.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,818 Software companies, Diebold Nixdorf ranks better than 59.94% 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.
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Diebold Nixdorf Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diebold Nixdorf'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:DBDB vs WK, FSLY, CCC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Diebold Nixdorf'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.
Diebold Nixdorf Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Diebold Nixdorf's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diebold Nixdorf'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.
Diebold Nixdorf'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.
Diebold Nixdorf (STU:DBDB) has a Operating Margin % of 5.00% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Diebold Nixdorf and its competitors. This is 1900% above median its historical median of 0.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Diebold Nixdorf ranks #1129 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Diebold Nixdorf's Operating Margin % too high?
Diebold Nixdorf's current Operating Margin % of 5.00% is 1900% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.88. Diebold Nixdorf's value of 5.00% is 29% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diebold Nixdorf ranks #1129 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Diebold Nixdorf has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diebold Nixdorf's Operating Margin % compare to WK and FSLY?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Diebold Nixdorf ranks #1129 out of 2818 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Diebold Nixdorf in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.88. Diebold Nixdorf's value of 5.00% is 29% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 3.88, Diebold Nixdorf 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 3.88, based on 2,818 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. Diebold Nixdorf's current Operating Margin % of 5.00% is 29% 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 Diebold Nixdorf and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diebold Nixdorf's current Operating Margin % is 5.00%, which is 1900% above median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diebold Nixdorf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diebold Nixdorf (STU:DBDB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €61.39, compared to a current price of €72.75 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.00%, which is 1900% above median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 29% above the Software industry median of 3.88. Diebold Nixdorf's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 5 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 Diebold Nixdorf (STU:DBDB), the current Operating Margin % is 5.00% 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 Diebold Nixdorf (STU:DBDB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diebold Nixdorf stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €72.75 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €61.39.
GuruFocus considers Diebold Nixdorf to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:DBDB:
Operating Margin %: 5.00% (1900% above median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: €61.39 vs. price of €72.75 (18.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29% above the Software median (#1129 of 2818)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DBDB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Diebold Nixdorf Inc is engaged in providing software and hardware services for financial and retail industries. The customer segments of the company are Banking, which offers integrated solutions for financial institutions, and Retail, which offers solutions, software, and services that improve the checkout process for retailers. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Banking segment.
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