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MPL VerbumWAR:VER 82 Operating Margin % is -0.33% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:VER with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of zł12.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Media - Diversified companies, MPL Verbum ranks worse than 50.69% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. MPL Verbum's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was zł-0.04 Mil. MPL Verbum's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was zł10.64 Mil. Therefore, MPL Verbum's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -0.33%.
Warning Sign:
MPL Verbum SA operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MPL Verbum's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:VER'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.4 Med: 3.52 Max: 4.91
Current: 2.4
WAR:VER's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 50.69% of 1010
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.52
vs WAR:VER: 2.40
MPL Verbum's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -11.30% per year.
MPL Verbum's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was zł-0.04 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was zł1.09 Mil.
MPL Verbum (WAR:VER) 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.
MPL Verbum Operating Margin % Related Terms
MPL Verbum Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MPL Verbum'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:VER vs APP, OMC, TTD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, MPL Verbum'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.
MPL Verbum Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, MPL Verbum's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MPL Verbum'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.
MPL Verbum's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 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.
MPL Verbum (WAR:VER) has a Operating Margin % of -0.33% as of Apr. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on MPL Verbum and its competitors. Over the past decade, MPL Verbum's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.40 to 4.91. According to the industry distribution chart, MPL Verbum ranks #512 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is MPL Verbum's Operating Margin % too high?
MPL Verbum's current Operating Margin % is -0.33%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.40 to a high of 4.91. Based on the distribution chart, MPL Verbum ranks #512 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MPL Verbum has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MPL Verbum's Operating Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, MPL Verbum ranks #512 out of 1010 companies for Operating Margin %. This places MPL Verbum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.52. Historically, MPL Verbum's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.40 to 4.91 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.52, based on 1,010 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 MPL Verbum and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MPL Verbum's current Operating Margin % is -0.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MPL Verbum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPL Verbum (WAR:VER) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is zł12.00, compared to a current price of zł4.50 — trading 62.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -0.33%. MPL Verbum's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 MPL Verbum (WAR:VER), the current Operating Margin % is -0.33% as of Apr. 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 MPL Verbum (WAR:VER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPL Verbum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł4.50 is trading 62.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł12.00.
GuruFocus considers MPL Verbum to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WAR:VER:
Operating Margin %: -0.33%
GF Value™: zł12.00 vs. price of zł4.50 (62.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:VER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MPL Verbum SA is engaged in the design, implementation and operation of customer loyalty programs to business to business and business to customer sectors.
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