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Springer Nature AG KGaAXTER:SPG +1.66%44 Operating Margin % is 27.07% as of Dec. 2025, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 14.96. GuruFocus rates XTER:SPG with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Media - Diversified companies, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks better than 93.76% on this metric.
Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Springer Nature AG KGaA's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:SPG'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.98 Med: 14.96 Max: 24.02
Current: 24.02
XTER:SPG's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 93.76% of 1010
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.52
vs XTER:SPG: 24.02
Springer Nature AG KGaA's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 16.90% per year.
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) 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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA Operating Margin % Related Terms
Springer Nature AG KGaA Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Springer Nature AG KGaA'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:SPG vs NYT, WLY: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Springer Nature AG KGaA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Springer Nature AG KGaA's Operating Margin % falls into.
Springer Nature AG KGaA 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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a Operating Margin % of 27.07% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 14.96. Over the past decade, Springer Nature AG KGaA's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.98 to 24.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #63 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA's Operating Margin % too high?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Operating Margin % of 27.07% is 81% above median its 10-year median of 14.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.98 to a high of 24.02. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.52. Springer Nature AG KGaA's value of 27.07% is 974.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #63 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Springer Nature AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Springer Nature AG KGaA's Operating Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #63 out of 1010 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Springer Nature AG KGaA in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.52. Springer Nature AG KGaA's value of 27.07% is 974.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Springer Nature AG KGaA's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.98 to 24.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.96 vs. the industry median of 2.52, Springer Nature AG KGaA 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 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. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Operating Margin % of 27.07% is 974.2% 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA 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. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Operating Margin % is 27.07%, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 14.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a current Operating Margin % of 27.07%. The current Operating Margin % is 27.07%, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 14.96 and 974.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.52. Springer Nature AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG), the current Operating Margin % is 27.07% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA is a research, educational, and professional publisher providing content to communities through a range of platforms, products, and services. It offers journals, books, platforms, databases & and solutions. The company includes three Segments: Research, Education, and Health. The company operates in the Americas, APAC, Germany, and Other EMEA regions. The majority of revenue is generated from the research segment in America.
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