FORTEC Elektronik AGXTER:FEV 71 Operating Margin % is 1.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 6.44. GuruFocus rates XTER:FEV with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, FORTEC Elektronik AG ranks worse than 60.68% on this metric.
FORTEC Elektronik AG (XTER:FEV) 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.
FORTEC Elektronik AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
FORTEC Elektronik AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FORTEC Elektronik AG'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.
XTER:FEV vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, FORTEC Elektronik AG'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.
FORTEC Elektronik AG Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, FORTEC Elektronik AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FORTEC Elektronik AG's Operating Margin % falls into.
FORTEC Elektronik AG 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.
FORTEC Elektronik AG's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
FORTEC Elektronik AG (XTER:FEV) has a Operating Margin % of 1.03% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on FORTEC Elektronik AG and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 6.44. Over the past decade, FORTEC Elektronik AG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.95 to 10.03. According to the industry distribution chart, FORTEC Elektronik AG ranks #1500 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 60.7%.
Is FORTEC Elektronik AG's Operating Margin % too high?
FORTEC Elektronik AG's current Operating Margin % of 1.03% is 84% below median its 10-year median of 6.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.95 to a high of 10.03. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. FORTEC Elektronik AG's value of 1.03% is 73% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FORTEC Elektronik AG ranks #1500 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FORTEC Elektronik AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FORTEC Elektronik AG's Operating Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, FORTEC Elektronik AG ranks #1500 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This places FORTEC Elektronik AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. FORTEC Elektronik AG's value of 1.03% is 73% below this benchmark. Historically, FORTEC Elektronik AG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.95 to 10.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.44 vs. the industry median of 3.81, FORTEC Elektronik AG has consistently been below 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 Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.81, 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. FORTEC Elektronik AG's current Operating Margin % of 1.03% is 73% 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 FORTEC Elektronik AG and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FORTEC Elektronik AG's current Operating Margin % is 1.03%, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 6.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FORTEC Elektronik AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FORTEC Elektronik AG (XTER:FEV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.81, compared to a current price of €13.50 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.03%, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 6.44 and 73% below the Hardware industry median of 3.81. FORTEC Elektronik AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 FORTEC Elektronik AG (XTER:FEV), the current Operating Margin % is 1.03% 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 FORTEC Elektronik AG (XTER:FEV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FORTEC Elektronik AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €13.50 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.81.
GuruFocus considers FORTEC Elektronik AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:FEV:
Operating Margin %: 1.03% (84% below median its 10-year median of 6.44)
GF Value™: €15.81 vs. price of €13.50 (14.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73% below the Hardware median (#1500 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:FEV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FORTEC Elektronik AG is a Germany based company. It is a system supplier for equipment manufacturers of industrial high-tech products. Its product portfolio includes large format displays, displays with LED backlight, touchscreens, single board computer, embedded motherboards, slot CPU cards, and VacuBond. chassis mount, external power supplies, among others. It has two operating segments: Data visualisation and Power Supplies.
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