SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE (STU:SHF) 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.
SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE Operating Margin % Related Terms
SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE Operating Margin % Chart
STU:SHF vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE'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.
SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE 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.
* 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.
SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE (STU:SHF) has a Operating Margin % of 19.32% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE and its competitors. This is 571% above median its historical median of 2.88. According to the industry distribution chart, SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE ranks #362 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE's Operating Margin % too high?
SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE's current Operating Margin % of 19.32% is 571% above median its 10-year median of 2.88. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE's value of 19.32% is 399.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE ranks #362 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE's Operating Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE ranks #362 out of 2818 companies for Operating Margin %. This places SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE's value of 19.32% is 399.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.88 vs. the industry median of 3.87, SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE 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 3.87, 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. SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE's current Operating Margin % of 19.32% is 399.9% 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 SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE's current Operating Margin % is 19.32%, which is 571% above median its own 10-year median of 2.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE stock overvalued right now?
SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE (STU:SHF) has a current Operating Margin % of 19.32%. The stock's GF Value™ is €81.12, compared to a current price of €80.80 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 19.32%, which is 571% above median its 10-year median of 2.88 and 399.9% above the Software industry median of 3.87. SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE (STU:SHF), the current Operating Margin % is 19.32% 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 SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE (STU:SHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €80.80 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €81.12.
Key valuation signals for STU:SHF:
Operating Margin %: 19.32% (571% above median its 10-year median of 2.88)
GF Value™: €81.12 vs. price of €80.80 (0.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 399.9% above the Software median (#362 of 2818)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE Business Description
SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE is a software-oriented business consulting firm that specializes in the delivery of services in the area of data processing. It operates in three segments: Service, Software, and EXA. The service segment offers consulting and training services for corporate transformation processes. These services are offered in the context of IT data transformation projects, with the goal of changing and adapting enterprise resource planning systems. The software segment offers customers planning reliability and project transparency with its Data Transformation platform known as CrystalBridge. EXA segment provides transformation solutions in the area of financial management. The company generates majority of its revenue from the Service segment.
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