AB DynamicsABDDF 89 Operating Margin % is -24.79% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates ABDDF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.23 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, AB Dynamics ranks worse than 54.34% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. AB Dynamics's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $-16.4 Mil. AB Dynamics's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $66.3 Mil. Therefore, AB Dynamics's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -24.79%.
Good Sign:
AB Dynamics PLC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for AB Dynamics's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ABDDF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.27 Med: 18.33 Max: 22.18
Current: 4.27
ABDDF's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 54.34% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.86
vs ABDDF: 4.27
AB Dynamics's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
AB Dynamics's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $-16.4 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $5.9 Mil.
AB Dynamics (OTCPK:ABDDF) 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.
AB Dynamics Operating Margin % Related Terms
AB Dynamics Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AB Dynamics'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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, AB Dynamics'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.
AB Dynamics Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AB Dynamics's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AB Dynamics'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.
AB Dynamics's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 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.
AB Dynamics (ABDDF) has a Operating Margin % of -24.79% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on AB Dynamics and its competitors. Over the past decade, AB Dynamics' Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.27 to 22.18. According to the industry distribution chart, AB Dynamics ranks #720 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is AB Dynamics' Operating Margin % too high?
AB Dynamics' current Operating Margin % is -24.79%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.27 to a high of 22.18. Based on the distribution chart, AB Dynamics ranks #720 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AB Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AB Dynamics' Operating Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AB Dynamics ranks #720 out of 1325 companies for Operating Margin %. This places AB Dynamics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. Historically, AB Dynamics' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.27 to 22.18 over the past decade. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Operating Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.86, based on 1,325 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 AB Dynamics and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AB Dynamics's current Operating Margin % is -24.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AB Dynamics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Dynamics (ABDDF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.23, compared to a current price of $14.01 — trading 42.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -24.79%. AB Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 2 warning signs 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 AB Dynamics (ABDDF), the current Operating Margin % is -24.79% 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 AB Dynamics (ABDDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Dynamics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.01 is trading 42.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.23.
GuruFocus considers AB Dynamics to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ABDDF:
Operating Margin %: -24.79%
GF Value™: $24.23 vs. price of $14.01 (42.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ABDDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AB Dynamics PLC supplies measurement and testing equipment to the automotive industry. The principal activity of the Group is the design, manufacture, and supply of testing, simulation and measurement products for the world-wide transport market. The Group's products and services are used for the development of road vehicles, particularly in the areas of active safety and autonomous systems. The Groups segments include: Testing Products, Testing services, and Simulation. Geographically, key revenue is generated from Asia Pacific that includes the United Kingdom, North America, and the Rest of the World.
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