American AiresAAIRF -30.60% Operating Margin % is -20.51% as of Sep. 2025. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, American Aires ranks worse than 90.65% on this metric.
American Aires Inc had lost money in 92% of the time over the past 12quarters.
American Aires (OTCPK:AAIRF) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
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American Aires Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Aires's Operating 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.
AAIRF vs APH, GLW, TEL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, American Aires's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
American Aires Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, American Aires's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Aires's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
American Aires's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as
* 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.
American Aires (AAIRF) has a Operating Margin % of -20.51% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on American Aires and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Aires ranks #2240 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is American Aires' Operating Margin % too high?
American Aires' current Operating Margin % is -20.51%. Based on the distribution chart, American Aires ranks #2240 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does American Aires' Operating Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, American Aires ranks #2240 out of 2471 companies for Operating Margin %. This places American Aires in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.80, based on 2,471 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on American Aires and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Aires's current Operating Margin % is -20.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Aires stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Aires (AAIRF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.20, compared to a current price of $0.04 — trading 78.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -20.51%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Aires (AAIRF), the current Operating Margin % is -20.51% as of Sep. 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.
American Aires Inc is engaged in the production, distribution, and sales of electromagnetic field (EMF) protection devices. The company manufactures devices that protect users from EMF radiation, which is emitted by electronic devices (phones, laptops, WiFi modems, EVs, etc.). It uses a proprietary, silicon-based Aires Resonator Chip in its devices, which is designed to neutralize the negative health effects of EMFs. The company's product offerings comprise different types of EMF protection devices, such as Lifetune Flex, Lifetune Zone, Lifetune One, Lifetune Zone Max, and others. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by Canada, and the Rest of the world.
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