Fidelity National Information Services (STU:ZGY) 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.
Be Aware
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.
Fidelity National Information Services Operating Margin % Related Terms
Fidelity National Information Services 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.
Fidelity National Information Services Operating Margin % Chart
Fidelity National Information Services Annual Data
STU:ZGY vs CTSH, BR, LDOS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Fidelity National Information Services'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.
Fidelity National Information Services Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
Fidelity National Information Services 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.
Fidelity National Information Services (STU:ZGY) has a Operating Margin % of 15.99% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Fidelity National Information Services and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.90. Over the past decade, Fidelity National Information Services' Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.48 to 18.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Fidelity National Information Services ranks #449 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Fidelity National Information Services' Operating Margin % too high?
Fidelity National Information Services' current Operating Margin % of 15.99% is near median its 10-year median of 14.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.48 to a high of 18.44. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.88. Fidelity National Information Services' value of 15.99% is 312.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fidelity National Information Services ranks #449 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fidelity National Information Services has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fidelity National Information Services' Operating Margin % compare to CTSH and BR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Fidelity National Information Services ranks #449 out of 2818 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Fidelity National Information Services in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.88. Fidelity National Information Services' value of 15.99% is 312.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Fidelity National Information Services' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.48 to 18.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.90 vs. the industry median of 3.88, Fidelity National Information Services 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. Fidelity National Information Services's current Operating Margin % of 15.99% is 312.6% 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 Fidelity National Information Services 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. Fidelity National Information Services's current Operating Margin % is 15.99%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fidelity National Information Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fidelity National Information Services (STU:ZGY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €76.33, compared to a current price of €33.33 — trading 56.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.99%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.90 and 312.6% above the Software industry median of 3.88. Fidelity National Information Services' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Fidelity National Information Services (STU:ZGY), the current Operating Margin % is 15.99% 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 Fidelity National Information Services (STU:ZGY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fidelity National Information Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €33.33 is trading 56.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €76.33.
GuruFocus considers Fidelity National Information Services to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:ZGY:
Operating Margin %: 15.99% (near median its 10-year median of 14.90)
GF Value™: €76.33 vs. price of €33.33 (56.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 312.6% above the Software median (#449 of 2818)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ZGY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fidelity National Information Services Business Description
Fidelity National Information Services provides core processing and ancillary services to banks, but its business has expanded over time. By acquiring SunGard in 2015, the company now provides record-keeping and other services to investment firms. In a recent deal with Global Payments, FIS sold off its remaining interest in Worldpay and acquired Global Payment's issuer processing business.
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