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Atlas Energy Solutions (NYSE:AESI) 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.
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Atlas Energy Solutions Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Atlas Energy Solutions'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.
AESI vs HLX, PUMP, VTOL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Atlas Energy Solutions'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.
Atlas Energy Solutions Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Atlas Energy Solutions's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atlas Energy Solutions's Operating Margin % falls into.
Atlas Energy Solutions 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.
Atlas Energy Solutions's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Atlas Energy Solutions (AESI) has a Operating Margin % of -6.82% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Atlas Energy Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Atlas Energy Solutions ranks #759 out of 928 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 81.8%.
Is Atlas Energy Solutions' Operating Margin % too high?
Atlas Energy Solutions' current Operating Margin % is -6.82%. Based on the distribution chart, Atlas Energy Solutions ranks #759 out of 928 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Atlas Energy Solutions has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atlas Energy Solutions' Operating Margin % compare to HLX and PUMP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Atlas Energy Solutions ranks #759 out of 928 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Atlas Energy Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.56. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Operating Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 7.56, based on 928 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 Atlas Energy Solutions and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Atlas Energy Solutions's current Operating Margin % is -6.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atlas Energy Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atlas Energy Solutions (AESI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.84, compared to a current price of $12.45 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -6.82%. Atlas Energy Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Atlas Energy Solutions (AESI), the current Operating Margin % is -6.82% as of Jun. 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 Atlas Energy Solutions (AESI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atlas Energy Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.45 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.84.
GuruFocus considers Atlas Energy Solutions to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AESI:
Operating Margin %: -6.82%
GF Value™: $15.84 vs. price of $12.45 (21.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AESI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atlas Energy Solutions Inc is a provider of proppant and logistics services to the oil and natural gas industry within the Permian Basin of West Texas and New Mexico, the active oil and natural gas basin in North America. Proppant is necessary to facilitate the recovery of hydrocarbons from oil and natural gas wells. One hundred percent of its sand reserves are located in Winkler and Ward Counties, Texas, within the Permian Basin, and its operations consist of proppant production and processing facilities, including two facilities near Kermit, Texas, and a third facility near Monahans, Texas.
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