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Armada Mercantile (OTCPK:AAMTF) 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.
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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.
Armada Mercantile Operating Margin % Related Terms
Armada Mercantile Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Armada Mercantile'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.
AAMTF vs MS, GS, SCHW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Armada Mercantile'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.
Armada Mercantile Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Armada Mercantile's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Armada Mercantile'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.
Armada Mercantile's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 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.
Armada Mercantile (AAMTF) has a Operating Margin % of 58.97% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Armada Mercantile and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Armada Mercantile ranks #229 out of 668 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Armada Mercantile's Operating Margin % too high?
Armada Mercantile's current Operating Margin % is 58.97%. The Capital Markets industry median Operating Margin % is 7.49. Armada Mercantile's value of 58.97% is 687.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Armada Mercantile ranks #229 out of 668 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Armada Mercantile has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Armada Mercantile's Operating Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Armada Mercantile ranks #229 out of 668 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Armada Mercantile in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.49. Armada Mercantile's value of 58.97% is 687.8% above this benchmark. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Operating Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 7.49, based on 668 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. Armada Mercantile's current Operating Margin % of 58.97% is 687.8% 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 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 Armada Mercantile and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Armada Mercantile's current Operating Margin % is 58.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Armada Mercantile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Armada Mercantile (AAMTF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.24, compared to a current price of $0.17 — trading 31.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 58.97% and 687.8% above the Capital Markets industry median of 7.49. Armada Mercantile's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 1 warning sign to review. 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 Armada Mercantile (AAMTF), the current Operating Margin % is 58.97% as of Feb. 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 Armada Mercantile (AAMTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Armada Mercantile stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.17 is trading 31.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.24.
GuruFocus considers Armada Mercantile to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AAMTF:
Operating Margin %: 58.97%
GF Value™: $0.24 vs. price of $0.17 (31.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 687.8% above the Capital Markets median (#229 of 668)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AAMTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Armada Mercantile Ltd is engaged in the business of investing in new and existing businesses and organizations. The company is a financial services company that focuses on merchant banking through its wholly-owned subsidiary Armada Group USA, Inc. The company, through its investment in Oxygen Funding, Inc. offers commercial finance services to companies; internationally, including account receivables "factoring", supply chain, equipment leasing, merchant cash advance and purchase order, and other types of specialized finance.
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