Lesaka Technologies, Inc.
LSAK
Rank in Stocks
#14850
Lesaka Technologies, Inc. is a prominent financial technology firm specializing... Lesaka Technologies, Inc. is a prominent financial technology firm specializing in delivering essential fintech solutions to individuals and small businesses who are either unbanked or underbanked. While its primary focus is on South Africa, the company also serves international markets. Central to its strategy, Lesaka develops advanced payment technologies designed to facilitate a wide array of financial and value-added services for its diverse customer base. The company's operations are strategically divided into three core segments: Processing, Financial Services, and Technology. The Processing segment handles the end-to-end management of transaction data, including its collection, secure transmission, and efficient retrieval for clients. Through its Financial Services segment, Lesaka offers direct financial products such as bank accounts, various loan types (including short-term credit), and life insurance options. The Technology segment is responsible for the sale of hardware like point-of-sale (POS) devices, SIM cards, and other critical consumables, in addition to licensing the company's proprietary technology and providing associated technical services. Originally incorporated in 1997, the company, headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, was formerly known as Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. It officially adopted the name Lesaka Technologies, Inc. in May 2022.
Share Price
$3.46
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$296.85M
Change (1 day)
-1.70%
Change (1 year)
-11.05%
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Operating Margin for Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (LSAK)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 2.60%
According to Lesaka Technologies, Inc.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 2.60%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of -4.11%.
Operating Margin history for Lesaka Technologies, Inc. from 1999 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 2.60% | -163.26% |
| 2025 | -4.11% | -742.19% |
| 2024 | 0.64% | -121.99% |
| 2023 | -2.91% | -83.89% |
| 2022 | -18.06% | -56.15% |
| 2021 | -41.19% | 34.34% |
| 2020 | -30.66% | -63.50% |
| 2019 | -84.00% | -973.18% |
| 2018 | 9.62% | -39.53% |
| 2017 | 15.91% | -17.82% |
| 2016 | 19.36% | -5.70% |
| 2015 | 20.53% | 17.31% |
| 2014 | 17.50% | 241.80% |
| 2013 | 5.12% | -67.33% |
| 2012 | 15.67% | 43.76% |
| 2011 | 10.90% | -56.22% |
| 2010 | 24.90% | -34.23% |
| 2009 | 37.86% | -12.87% |
| 2008 | 43.45% | 0.46% |
| 2007 | 43.25% | -5.36% |
| 2006 | 45.70% | 12.98% |
| 2005 | 40.45% | 49.48% |
| 2004 | 27.06% | -125.65% |
| 2002 | -105.50% | 0.00% |
| 2001 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2000 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 1999 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47.10% | -81.88% |
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| 42.80% | -83.54% |
US
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| 32.36% | -87.55% |
US
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| 6.05% | -97.67% |
US
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| -2.21% | -100.85% |
US
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Lesaka Technologies, Inc.'s operating margin
What is Lesaka Technologies, Inc.'s operating margin?
Lesaka Technologies, Inc.'s operating margin is 2.60%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Lesaka Technologies, Inc.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Lesaka Technologies, Inc.'s operating margin was -4.11%, compared with 0.64% in 2024.
How has Lesaka Technologies, Inc.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Lesaka Technologies, Inc.'s operating margin was highest in 2024 (0.64%) and lowest in 2021 (-41.19%).
How does Lesaka Technologies, Inc.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
Lesaka Technologies, Inc.'s operating margin (2.60%) is higher than that of 1 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Microsoft Corporation, with 47.10%.