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Lightning Group AB had lost money in 75% of the time over the past 12quarters.
Lightning Group AB (XSAT:LIGR) 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.
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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.
Lightning Group AB Operating Margin % Related Terms
Lightning Group AB Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lightning Group AB'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.
XSAT:LIGR vs APH, GLW, TEL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Lightning Group AB'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.
Lightning Group AB Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Lightning Group AB's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lightning Group AB'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.
Lightning Group AB'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.
Lightning Group AB (XSAT:LIGR) has a Operating Margin % of 0.67% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lightning Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lightning Group AB ranks #1896 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is Lightning Group AB's Operating Margin % too high?
Lightning Group AB's current Operating Margin % is 0.67%. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Lightning Group AB's value of 0.67% is 82.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lightning Group AB ranks #1896 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lightning Group AB has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lightning Group AB's Operating Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lightning Group AB ranks #1896 out of 2477 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Lightning Group AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Lightning Group AB's value of 0.67% is 82.4% below this benchmark. 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 2,477 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. Lightning Group AB's current Operating Margin % of 0.67% is 82.4% below 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 Lightning Group AB 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. Lightning Group AB's current Operating Margin % is 0.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lightning Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lightning Group AB (XSAT:LIGR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.56, compared to a current price of kr0.98 — trading 75% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.67% and 82.4% below the Hardware industry median of 3.80. Lightning Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 6 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 Lightning Group AB (XSAT:LIGR), the current Operating Margin % is 0.67% 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 Lightning Group AB (XSAT:LIGR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lightning Group AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr0.98 is trading 75% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.56.
GuruFocus considers Lightning Group AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSAT:LIGR:
Operating Margin %: 0.67%
GF Value™: kr0.56 vs. price of kr0.98 (75% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.4% below the Hardware median (#1896 of 2477)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSAT:LIGR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lightning Group AB is a Holding company. Through its subsidiaries, It develops, designs and sells lighting control solutions for large and wireless projects. The company offers LED and LED control.
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