Nanalysis Scientific (TSXV:NSCI) Operating Margin %: -8.20% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Nanalysis Scientific Operating Margin %?

Nanalysis Scientific TSXV:NSCI 53 Operating Margin % is -8.20% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:NSCI with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Nanalysis Scientific ranks worse than 80.58% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Nanalysis Scientific's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-0.88 Mil. Nanalysis Scientific's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$10.67 Mil. Therefore, Nanalysis Scientific's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.20%.

Good Sign:

Nanalysis Scientific Corp operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nanalysis Scientific's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSXV:NSCI' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -47.31   Med: -8.48   Max: 3.44
Current: -8.9


TSXV:NSCI's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
80.58% of 2472 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.8 vs TSXV:NSCI: -8.90

Nanalysis Scientific's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 19.80% per year.

Nanalysis Scientific's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-0.88 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-3.58 Mil.


Nanalysis Scientific  (TSXV:NSCI) 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 Nokia’s 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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Nanalysis Scientific Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nanalysis Scientific'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.

Nanalysis Scientific Operating Margin % Chart

Nanalysis Scientific Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -7.42 -39.93 -47.31 -7.57 -9.38

Nanalysis Scientific Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -10.05 -19.23 -12.62 2.92 -8.20

TSXV:NSCI vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Nanalysis Scientific'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.


Nanalysis Scientific Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nanalysis Scientific's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nanalysis Scientific's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Nanalysis Scientific 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.

Nanalysis Scientific's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-3.766 / 40.131
=-9.38 %

Nanalysis Scientific's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-0.875 / 10.667
=-8.20 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of -8.20% mean?
Nanalysis Scientific (TSXV:NSCI) has a Operating Margin % of -8.20% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Nanalysis Scientific and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nanalysis Scientific ranks #1992 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 80.6%.
Is Nanalysis Scientific's Operating Margin % too high?
Nanalysis Scientific's current Operating Margin % is -8.20%. Based on the distribution chart, Nanalysis Scientific ranks #1992 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nanalysis Scientific has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nanalysis Scientific's Operating Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nanalysis Scientific ranks #1992 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Nanalysis Scientific in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. 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 2,472 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. 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 Nanalysis Scientific 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. Nanalysis Scientific's current Operating Margin % is -8.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nanalysis Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nanalysis Scientific (TSXV:NSCI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.30, compared to a current price of C$0.12 — trading 60% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -8.20%. Nanalysis Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Nanalysis Scientific (TSXV:NSCI), the current Operating Margin % is -8.20% 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 Nanalysis Scientific (TSXV:NSCI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nanalysis Scientific stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$0.12 is trading 60% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.30. GuruFocus considers Nanalysis Scientific to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSXV:NSCI:

  • Operating Margin %: -8.20%
  • GF Value™: C$0.30 vs. price of C$0.12 (60% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSXV:NSCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nanalysis Scientific Business Description

Other Exchanges NSCIF:USA1N1:Germany
Address Bay 1, 4600 5th Street NE, Calgary, AB, CAN, T3J 5J9
Nanalysis Scientific Corp has two primary operating segments. Its first operating segment, Scientific Equipment, conducts scientific equipment manufacturing and sales, mainly as a patent-protected technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells magnetic resonance products for education, pharmaceutical, biotech, nutraceutical, chemical, food, materials, security, life science, and medical applications. Its second operating segment, Security Services, focuses on providing preventative and on-call maintenance services, as well as installation of detection and analysis equipment. The majority of this segment consists of servicing a Crown Corporation of the Government of Canada, maintaining imaging and security equipment at international airports across Canada.
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