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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.
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Quantum software Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quantum software'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.
WAR:QNT vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Quantum software'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.
Quantum software Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Quantum software's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quantum software's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
Quantum software'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.
Quantum software (WAR:QNT) has a Operating Margin % of -3.53% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Quantum software and its competitors. Over the past decade, Quantum software's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.61 to 17.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Quantum software ranks #1137 out of 2822 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 40.3%.
Is Quantum software's Operating Margin % too high?
Quantum software's current Operating Margin % is -3.53%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.61 to a high of 17.39. Based on the distribution chart, Quantum software ranks #1137 out of 2822 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Quantum software has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quantum software's Operating Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Quantum software ranks #1137 out of 2822 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Quantum software in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.89. Historically, Quantum software's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.61 to 17.39 over the past decade. 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 3.89, based on 2,822 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 Quantum software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quantum software's current Operating Margin % is -3.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quantum software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quantum software (WAR:QNT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł25.71, compared to a current price of zł32.40 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -3.53%. Quantum software's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 Quantum software (WAR:QNT), the current Operating Margin % is -3.53% 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 Quantum software (WAR:QNT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quantum software stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł32.40 is trading 26% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł25.71.
GuruFocus considers Quantum software to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:QNT:
Operating Margin %: -3.53%
GF Value™: zł25.71 vs. price of zł32.40 (26% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:QNT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quantum software SA offers IT systems for companies that have particularly high requirements in the field of logistics and supply chain management. The company's flagship product is the proprietary QGUAR software package - a Supply Chain Execution system used to manage complex production, warehousing and distribution structures. It provides IT services for Production, Transport, Storage, and Plant environment. Its key products include WMS Pro, MES, APS, TMS, DS, and YMS. Quantum Software also offers implementation services, training, and ongoing support for its software products. It serves logistics centers, warehouses, manufacturing companies, and transport logistics operators both in Poland and internationally.
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