Asseco South Eastern Europe (WAR:ASE) 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.
Asseco South Eastern Europe Operating Margin % Related Terms
Asseco South Eastern Europe 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.
Asseco South Eastern Europe Operating Margin % Chart
WAR:ASE vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Asseco South Eastern Europe'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.
Asseco South Eastern Europe Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Asseco South Eastern Europe's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asseco South Eastern Europe's Operating Margin % falls into.
Asseco South Eastern Europe 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.
Asseco South Eastern Europe'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.
Asseco South Eastern Europe (WAR:ASE) has a Operating Margin % of 13.20% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Asseco South Eastern Europe and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.44. Over the past decade, Asseco South Eastern Europe's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.82 to 15.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Asseco South Eastern Europe ranks #568 out of 2820 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Asseco South Eastern Europe's Operating Margin % too high?
Asseco South Eastern Europe's current Operating Margin % of 13.20% is near median its 10-year median of 13.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.82 to a high of 15.59. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Asseco South Eastern Europe's value of 13.20% is 241.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asseco South Eastern Europe ranks #568 out of 2820 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Asseco South Eastern Europe has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asseco South Eastern Europe's Operating Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Asseco South Eastern Europe ranks #568 out of 2820 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Asseco South Eastern Europe in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Asseco South Eastern Europe's value of 13.20% is 241.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Asseco South Eastern Europe's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.82 to 15.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.44 vs. the industry median of 3.87, Asseco South Eastern Europe 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 2,820 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. Asseco South Eastern Europe's current Operating Margin % of 13.20% is 241.5% 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 Asseco South Eastern Europe 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. Asseco South Eastern Europe's current Operating Margin % is 13.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asseco South Eastern Europe stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asseco South Eastern Europe (WAR:ASE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł58.90, compared to a current price of zł59.90 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.44 and 241.5% above the Software industry median of 3.87. Asseco South Eastern Europe's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Asseco South Eastern Europe (WAR:ASE), the current Operating Margin % is 13.20% 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 Asseco South Eastern Europe (WAR:ASE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asseco South Eastern Europe stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł59.90 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł58.90.
GuruFocus considers Asseco South Eastern Europe to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:ASE:
Operating Margin %: 13.20% (near median its 10-year median of 13.44)
GF Value™: zł58.90 vs. price of zł59.90 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 241.5% above the Software median (#568 of 2820)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:ASE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asseco South Eastern Europe SA along with its subsidiaries provides implementation, integration and outsourcing services. It conducts business operations in the markets of Poland, South Eastern Europe, and Turkey. Its business is divided into three operating segments. Banking Solutions segment deals with integrated banking systems based on the Oracle and Microsoft platforms, including primarily core banking systems. Payment Solutions is engaged in the sale and maintenance of ATMs and POS terminals (point of sale) as well as in the provision of related support services. Systems Integration segment is engaged in the development of customized IT systems, integration of third-party software and elements of infrastructure, as well as in the sale and installation of hardware solutions.
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