Auckland International Airport (OTCPK:ACKDF) 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 NokiaÂ’s 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.
Auckland International Airport Operating Margin % Related Terms
Auckland International Airport Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Auckland International Airport Operating Margin % Chart
For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Auckland International Airport'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.
Auckland International Airport Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Auckland International Airport's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Auckland International Airport's Operating Margin % falls into.
Auckland International Airport Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
* 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.
Auckland International Airport (ACKDF) has a Operating Margin % of 44.45% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Auckland International Airport and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 46.97. Over the past decade, Auckland International Airport's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.52 to 61.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Auckland International Airport ranks #27 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is Auckland International Airport's Operating Margin % too high?
Auckland International Airport's current Operating Margin % of 44.45% is near median its 10-year median of 46.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.52 to a high of 61.21. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.37. Auckland International Airport's value of 44.45% is 503.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Auckland International Airport ranks #27 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Auckland International Airport has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Auckland International Airport's Operating Margin % compare to JOBY?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Auckland International Airport ranks #27 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Auckland International Airport in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.37. Auckland International Airport's value of 44.45% is 503.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Auckland International Airport's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.52 to 61.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.97 vs. the industry median of 7.37, Auckland International Airport 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 Operating Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.37, based on 1,007 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. Auckland International Airport's current Operating Margin % of 44.45% is 503.1% 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 Auckland International Airport and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Auckland International Airport's current Operating Margin % is 44.45%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 46.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Auckland International Airport stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auckland International Airport (ACKDF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.03, compared to a current price of $4.88 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 44.45%, which is near median its 10-year median of 46.97 and 503.1% above the Transportation industry median of 7.37. Auckland International Airport's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Auckland International Airport (ACKDF), the current Operating Margin % is 44.45% as of Dec. 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.
Is Auckland International Airport (ACKDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auckland International Airport stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.88 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.03.
GuruFocus considers Auckland International Airport to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ACKDF:
Operating Margin %: 44.45% (near median its 10-year median of 46.97)
GF Value™: $5.03 vs. price of $4.88 (3.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 503.1% above the Transportation median (#27 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACKDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Auckland International Airport Business Description
Auckland Airport is New Zealand's largest airport, handling about 75% of the country's international arrivals and departures. It owns over 1,500 hectares of land, and hosts unregulated ancillary commercial services, including retail and duty-free, car parking, hotels, warehouses, and offices. Substantial development opportunities are set to materially expand capacity over the next decade. The airport also has a 25% stake in the small, but fast-growing Queenstown airport on New Zealand's South Island.
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