CT Automotive GroupLSE:CTA +3.23%47 Net Margin % is 8.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 267% above its 10-year median of 2.24. GuruFocus rates LSE:CTA with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,323 Vehicles & Parts companies, CT Automotive Group ranks better than 74.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CT Automotive Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CTA'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.85 Med: 2.24 Max: 7.29
Current: 7.29
LSE:CTA's Net Margin % is ranked better than 74.23% of 1323
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.2
vs LSE:CTA: 7.29
CT Automotive Group (LSE:CTA) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
CT Automotive Group Net Margin % Related Terms
CT Automotive Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CT Automotive Group's Net 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.
LSE:CTA vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, CT Automotive Group's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
CT Automotive Group Net Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CT Automotive Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CT Automotive Group's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
CT Automotive Group (LSE:CTA) has a Net Margin % of 8.21% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CT Automotive Group and its competitors. This is 267% above median its historical median of 2.24. According to the industry distribution chart, CT Automotive Group ranks #341 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is CT Automotive Group's Net Margin % too high?
CT Automotive Group's current Net Margin % of 8.21% is 267% above median its 10-year median of 2.24. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Net Margin % is 3.20. CT Automotive Group's value of 8.21% is 156.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CT Automotive Group ranks #341 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CT Automotive Group has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CT Automotive Group's Net Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CT Automotive Group ranks #341 out of 1323 companies for Net Margin %. This puts CT Automotive Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.20. CT Automotive Group's value of 8.21% is 156.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.24 vs. the industry median of 3.20, CT Automotive Group 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 Net Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.20, based on 1,323 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CT Automotive Group's current Net Margin % of 8.21% is 156.6% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CT Automotive Group and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CT Automotive Group's current Net Margin % is 8.21%, which is 267% above median its own 10-year median of 2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CT Automotive Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CT Automotive Group (LSE:CTA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.34, compared to a current price of £0.32 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.21%, which is 267% above median its 10-year median of 2.24 and 156.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.20. CT Automotive Group's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CT Automotive Group (LSE:CTA), the current Net Margin % is 8.21% 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.
Is CT Automotive Group (LSE:CTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CT Automotive Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.32 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.34.
GuruFocus considers CT Automotive Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CTA:
Net Margin %: 8.21% (267% above median its 10-year median of 2.24)
GF Value™: £0.34 vs. price of £0.32 (5.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 156.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#341 of 1323)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CT Automotive Group PLC technologically-led manufacturer of bespoke automotive interior finishes and kinematic components, mainly produced through polymer moulding processes and with precision finishing techniques such as chrome plating, wrapped assemblies and complex sub-assembly. The group has two segments Tooling - Design, development and sale of tooling for the automotive industry; and Production - Manufacturing and distributing serial production of interior parts for the automotive industry. The company generates majority of revenue from Production segment.
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