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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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Ambow Education Holding Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ambow Education Holding'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.
AMBO vs WAFU, ASPU, EEIQ: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Ambow Education Holding'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.
Ambow Education Holding Operating Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ambow Education Holding's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ambow Education Holding'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.
Ambow Education Holding'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.
Ambow Education Holding (AMBO) has a Operating Margin % of 1.38% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ambow Education Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ambow Education Holding ranks #134 out of 257 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is Ambow Education Holding's Operating Margin % too high?
Ambow Education Holding's current Operating Margin % is 1.38%. The Education industry median Operating Margin % is 10.13. Ambow Education Holding's value of 1.38% is 86.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ambow Education Holding ranks #134 out of 257 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ambow Education Holding has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambow Education Holding's Operating Margin % compare to WAFU and ASPU?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Ambow Education Holding ranks #134 out of 257 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ambow Education Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 10.13. Ambow Education Holding's value of 1.38% is 86.4% below 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 an Education company?
The median Operating Margin % among Education companies is 10.13, based on 257 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. Ambow Education Holding's current Operating Margin % of 1.38% is 86.4% below 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 Ambow Education Holding and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Operating Margin % is 10.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ambow Education Holding's current Operating Margin % is 1.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambow Education Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambow Education Holding (AMBO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.48, compared to a current price of $2.09 — trading 41.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.38% and 86.4% below the Education industry median of 10.13. Ambow Education Holding's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 3 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 Ambow Education Holding (AMBO), the current Operating Margin % is 1.38% 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 Ambow Education Holding (AMBO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambow Education Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.09 is trading 41.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.48.
GuruFocus considers Ambow Education Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AMBO:
Operating Margin %: 1.38%
GF Value™: $1.48 vs. price of $2.09 (41.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.4% below the Education median (#134 of 257)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMBO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ambow Education Holding Ltd is an AI-driven technology educational company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is developing a new HybriU AI Digital Education Solution that transforms the educational environment, bridging the gap between traditional methods and the future of digital learning. The solution combines sophisticated software and hardware to create an AI-powered digital and hybrid classroom, designed to enhance educational delivery and engagement. In addition, the group offers high-quality, individualized, and dynamic career education services and products through the operation of its for-profit colleges. Substantially the majority of the group's revenues are derived from the United States, based on the geographical locations where services are provided to customers.
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