RWSPF (RWS Holdings) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 30% Below Median

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RWSPF RWS Holdings PLC RWSPF
66 GF Score
Price $0.92
GF Value $2.16
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is RWS Holdings Profitability Rank?

RWS Holdings RWSPF 66 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates RWSPF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

RWS Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

RWS Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.97%. As of today, RWS Holdings's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


RWS Holdings Profitability Rank Related Terms


RWSPF vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, RWS Holdings's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


RWS Holdings Profitability Rank vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, RWS Holdings's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where RWS Holdings's Profitability Rank falls into.


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RWS Holdings Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

RWS Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

RWS Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-9.467 / 480.4
=-1.97 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

RWS Holdings has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
RWS Holdings (RWSPF) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on RWS Holdings and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, RWS Holdings' Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is RWS Holdings' Profitability Rank too high?
RWS Holdings' current Profitability Rank of 7 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, RWS Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RWS Holdings' Profitability Rank compare to IBM and ACN?
RWS Holdings' Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. Historically, RWS Holdings' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Software company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Software industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on RWS Holdings and its competitors. RWS Holdings's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 10.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RWS Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RWS Holdings (RWSPF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.16, compared to a current price of $0.92 — trading 57.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. RWS Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RWS Holdings (RWSPF), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 RWS Holdings (RWSPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RWS Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.92 is trading 57.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.16. GuruFocus considers RWS Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for RWSPF:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (30% below median its 10-year median of 10.00)
  • GF Value™: $2.16 vs. price of $0.92 (57.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the RWSPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


RWS Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges RWSl:UKRWS:UKRWJ1:Germany
Address Vanwall Road, RWS Compass House, Vanwall Business Park, Maidenhead, Berkshire, GBR, SL6 4UB
RWS Holdings plc is a United Kingdom-based company. The group is a world-wide AI solutions company empowering the world's trusted enterprise AI. Through its Generate, Transform, and Protect segments, it delivers intelligent content, enterprise knowledge, large-scale localization, and IP protection for world-wide growth. The company provides the confidence, governance, and expertise organisations need to deploy AI safely, responsibly, and at scale.
66GF Score

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