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.
Ameritrust Financial Technologies Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ameritrust Financial Technologies 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.
AMTFF vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Ameritrust Financial Technologies'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.
Ameritrust Financial Technologies Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Ameritrust Financial Technologies's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ameritrust Financial Technologies'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.
* 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.
Ameritrust Financial Technologies (AMTFF) has a Operating Margin % of -630.33% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ameritrust Financial Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ameritrust Financial Technologies ranks #2704 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 96%.
Is Ameritrust Financial Technologies' Operating Margin % too high?
Ameritrust Financial Technologies' current Operating Margin % is -630.33%. Based on the distribution chart, Ameritrust Financial Technologies ranks #2704 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ameritrust Financial Technologies has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ameritrust Financial Technologies' Operating Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Ameritrust Financial Technologies ranks #2704 out of 2818 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ameritrust Financial Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. 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 Software company?
The median Operating Margin % among Software companies is 3.87, based on 2,818 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 Ameritrust Financial Technologies and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ameritrust Financial Technologies's current Operating Margin % is -630.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ameritrust Financial Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ameritrust Financial Technologies (AMTFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.01, compared to a current price of $0.15 — trading 1440% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -630.33%. Ameritrust Financial Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Ameritrust Financial Technologies (AMTFF), the current Operating Margin % is -630.33% as of Mar. 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 Ameritrust Financial Technologies (AMTFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ameritrust Financial Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.15 is trading 1440% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.01.
GuruFocus considers Ameritrust Financial Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AMTFF:
Operating Margin %: -630.33%
GF Value™: $0.01 vs. price of $0.15 (1440% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMTFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ameritrust Financial Technologies Business Description
Ameritrust Financial Technologies Inc is a technology provider. It has developed a powerful suite of cloud-based transaction platforms to buy, sell, trade, finance, and lease new and used vehicles, which includes real-time appraisal services, market information, and financing solutions: The company has two segments: Canadian operations and U.S. operations. It derives maximum revenue from U.S operations.
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