Torotrak (LSE:TRK) Net Margin %: -3,109.60% (As of Mar. 2017)


What is Torotrak Net Margin %?

Torotrak LSE:TRK Net Margin % is -3,109.60% as of Mar. 2017. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Torotrak's Net Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2017 was £-16.20 Mil. Torotrak's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2017 was £0.52 Mil. Therefore, Torotrak's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 was -3,109.60%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Torotrak's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:TRK' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1353.71   Med: -59.47   Max: 5.06
Current: -1344.81


LSE:TRK's Net Margin % is not ranked
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 3.205 vs LSE:TRK: -1344.81

Torotrak  (LSE:TRK) 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.


Torotrak Net Margin % Related Terms


Torotrak Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Torotrak'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.

Torotrak Net Margin % Chart

Torotrak Annual Data
Trend Mar08 Mar09 Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.44 -120.00 -205.48 -1,096.51 -1,353.71

Torotrak Semi-Annual Data
Sep07 Mar08 Sep08 Mar09 Sep09 Mar10 Sep10 Mar11 Sep11 Mar12 Sep12 Mar13 Sep13 Mar14 Sep14 Mar15 Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -189.05 -806.33 -6,567.74 -375.29 -3,109.60

LSE:TRK vs DLPH: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Torotrak'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.


Torotrak Net Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Torotrak's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Torotrak's Net Margin % falls into.



Torotrak Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Torotrak's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2017 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Mar. 2017 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2017 )
=-19.71/1.456
=-1,353.71 %

Torotrak's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2017 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2017 )
=-16.201/0.521
=-3,109.60 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of -3,109.60% mean?
Torotrak (LSE:TRK) has a Net Margin % of -3,109.60% as of Mar. 2017. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Torotrak and its competitors.
Is Torotrak's Net Margin % too high?
Torotrak's current Net Margin % is -3,109.60%.
How does Torotrak's Net Margin % compare to DLPH?
Torotrak's Net Margin % of -3,109.60% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.21. 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 3.21, based on 1,326 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. 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 Torotrak and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Torotrak's current Net Margin % is -3,109.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Torotrak stock overvalued right now?
Torotrak (LSE:TRK) has a current Net Margin % of -3,109.60%. The current Net Margin % is -3,109.60%. 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 Torotrak (LSE:TRK), the current Net Margin % is -3,109.60% as of Mar. 2017. 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.

Torotrak Business Description

Comparable Companies LSE:SCELSE:AUTGLSE:GKNDLPH
Address 1 Aston Way, Leyland, Lancs, GBR, PR26 7UX
Torotrak PLC is a technology development company. It designs, develops and offers technologies that are focused on products, such as infinitely variable transmissions (IVTs), variable drive superchargers (V-Charge) and mechanical kinetic energy recovery systems (Flybrid). The company operates its business through the following segments, Licence Agreements, Engineering Services, and Development Activities, Including Research and The Creation of New Intellectual Property. Its Flybrid technology relates to high-speed flywheels which are used vehicles, V-Charge technology is used to control emissions in gasoline and diesel engines, and IVTs improves the performance and fuel economy of the vehicle.