Climb Global SolutionsSTU:PYA 94 Operating Margin % is 2.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 4.73. GuruFocus rates STU:PYA with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.66. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,475 Hardware companies, Climb Global Solutions ranks better than 52% on this metric.
Climb Global Solutions (STU:PYA) 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.
Climb Global Solutions Operating Margin % Related Terms
Climb Global Solutions Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Climb Global Solutions'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:PYA vs EACO, SPRS, TAIT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Climb Global Solutions'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.
Climb Global Solutions Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Climb Global Solutions's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Climb Global Solutions's Operating Margin % falls into.
Climb Global Solutions 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.
Climb Global Solutions'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.
Climb Global Solutions (STU:PYA) has a Operating Margin % of 2.29% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Climb Global Solutions and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 4.73. Over the past decade, Climb Global Solutions' Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.71 to 6.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Climb Global Solutions ranks #1188 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Climb Global Solutions' Operating Margin % too high?
Climb Global Solutions' current Operating Margin % of 2.29% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 4.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.71 to a high of 6.51. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Climb Global Solutions' value of 2.29% is 39.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Climb Global Solutions ranks #1188 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Climb Global Solutions has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Climb Global Solutions' Operating Margin % compare to EACO and SPRS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Climb Global Solutions ranks #1188 out of 2475 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Climb Global Solutions in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Climb Global Solutions' value of 2.29% is 39.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Climb Global Solutions' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.71 to 6.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.73 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Climb Global Solutions has consistently been below 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 Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.80, based on 2,475 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. Climb Global Solutions's current Operating Margin % of 2.29% is 39.7% 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 Climb Global Solutions and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Climb Global Solutions's current Operating Margin % is 2.29%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 4.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Climb Global Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Climb Global Solutions (STU:PYA) has a current Operating Margin % of 2.29%. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.66, compared to a current price of €5.70 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.29%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 4.73 and 39.7% below the Hardware industry median of 3.80. Climb Global Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 3 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 Climb Global Solutions (STU:PYA), the current Operating Margin % is 2.29% 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 Climb Global Solutions (STU:PYA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Climb Global Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.70 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.66.
Key valuation signals for STU:PYA:
Operating Margin %: 2.29% (52% below median its 10-year median of 4.73)
GF Value™: €7.66 vs. price of €5.70 (25.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.7% below the Hardware median (#1188 of 2475)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:PYA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Climb Global Solutions Inc is a cloud-based, value-added IT distribution and solutions company specializing in emerging technologies. It operates across the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, and Europe through multiple business units, including Climb Channel Solutions, Sigma, Grey Matter, Interwork, and TechXtend. The company is organized into two reportable operating segments. The Distribution segment distributes technical software to corporate resellers, value-added resellers (VARs), consultants, and systems integrators under the name Climb Channel Solutions. The Solutions segment is a cloud solutions provider and value-added reseller of software, hardware, and services to customers under the name Grey Matter.
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