O'Reilly AutomotiveLTS:0KAB +2.88%96 Net Margin % is 13.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 14.28. GuruFocus rates LTS:0KAB with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,326 Vehicles & Parts companies, O'Reilly Automotive ranks better than 92.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for O'Reilly Automotive's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0KAB'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.08 Med: 14.28 Max: 16.24
Current: 14.3
LTS:0KAB's Net Margin % is ranked better than 92.08% of 1326
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.205
vs LTS:0KAB: 14.30
O'Reilly Automotive (LTS:0KAB) 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.
O'Reilly Automotive Net Margin % Related Terms
O'Reilly Automotive Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for O'Reilly Automotive'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.
LTS:0KAB vs AZO, BWA, MOD: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, O'Reilly Automotive'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.
O'Reilly Automotive Net Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, O'Reilly Automotive's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where O'Reilly Automotive'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.
O'Reilly Automotive (LTS:0KAB) has a Net Margin % of 13.25% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on O'Reilly Automotive and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.28. Over the past decade, O'Reilly Automotive's Net Margin % has ranged from 12.08 to 16.24. According to the industry distribution chart, O'Reilly Automotive ranks #105 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is O'Reilly Automotive's Net Margin % too high?
O'Reilly Automotive's current Net Margin % of 13.25% is near median its 10-year median of 14.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.08 to a high of 16.24. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Net Margin % is 3.21. O'Reilly Automotive's value of 13.25% is 313.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, O'Reilly Automotive ranks #105 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, O'Reilly Automotive has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does O'Reilly Automotive's Net Margin % compare to AZO and BWA?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, O'Reilly Automotive ranks #105 out of 1326 companies for Net Margin %. This places O'Reilly Automotive in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.21. O'Reilly Automotive's value of 13.25% is 313.4% above this benchmark. Historically, O'Reilly Automotive's own Net Margin % has ranged from 12.08 to 16.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.28 vs. the industry median of 3.21, O'Reilly Automotive 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 3.21, 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. O'Reilly Automotive's current Net Margin % of 13.25% is 313.4% 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 O'Reilly Automotive 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. O'Reilly Automotive's current Net Margin % is 13.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is O'Reilly Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, O'Reilly Automotive (LTS:0KAB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.49, compared to a current price of $89.21 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 13.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.28 and 313.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.21. O'Reilly Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 O'Reilly Automotive (LTS:0KAB), the current Net Margin % is 13.25% 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 O'Reilly Automotive (LTS:0KAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, O'Reilly Automotive stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $89.21 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $94.49.
GuruFocus considers O'Reilly Automotive to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0KAB:
Net Margin %: 13.25% (near median its 10-year median of 14.28)
GF Value™: $94.49 vs. price of $89.21 (5.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 313.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#105 of 1326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0KAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1957, O'Reilly Auto Parts is one of the largest specialty retailers of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment, and accessories, serving both DIY and professional customers. The company operates nearly 6,600 stores across 48 US states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Canada. In fiscal 2025, O'Reilly generated nearly $18 billion in sales, with its dual market strategy yielding a balanced revenue mix, split between retail DIY customers (49%) and professional service orders (49%). The balance of its sales is derived from noncore categories, including wholesale distribution to independent parts distributors, heavy-shop equipment sales, and value-added services.
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