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Peter Warren Automotive HoldingsASX:PWR +2.15%47 Operating Margin % is 2.66% as of Dec. 2025, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 4.64. GuruFocus rates ASX:PWR with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.96 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,320 Vehicles & Parts companies, Peter Warren Automotive Holdings ranks worse than 67.73% on this metric.
Peter Warren Automotive Holdings (ASX:PWR) 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.
Peter Warren Automotive Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Peter Warren Automotive Holdings 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.
Peter Warren Automotive Holdings Operating Margin % Chart
ASX:PWR vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Peter Warren Automotive Holdings'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.
Peter Warren Automotive Holdings Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Peter Warren Automotive Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Peter Warren Automotive Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
Peter Warren Automotive Holdings 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.
Peter Warren Automotive Holdings (ASX:PWR) has a Operating Margin % of 2.66% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Peter Warren Automotive Holdings and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 4.64. Over the past decade, Peter Warren Automotive Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.73 to 5.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Peter Warren Automotive Holdings ranks #894 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 67.7%.
Is Peter Warren Automotive Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Peter Warren Automotive Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 2.66% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 4.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.73 to a high of 5.20. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 4.91. Peter Warren Automotive Holdings' value of 2.66% is 45.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Peter Warren Automotive Holdings ranks #894 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Peter Warren Automotive Holdings has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peter Warren Automotive Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Peter Warren Automotive Holdings ranks #894 out of 1320 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Peter Warren Automotive Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.91. Peter Warren Automotive Holdings' value of 2.66% is 45.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Peter Warren Automotive Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.73 to 5.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.64 vs. the industry median of 4.91, Peter Warren Automotive Holdings has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Operating Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.91, based on 1,320 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. Peter Warren Automotive Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 2.66% is 45.8% 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 Peter Warren Automotive Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Peter Warren Automotive Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 2.66%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 4.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peter Warren Automotive Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peter Warren Automotive Holdings (ASX:PWR) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.96, compared to a current price of A$0.95 — trading 51.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.66%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 4.64 and 45.8% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.91. Peter Warren Automotive Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Peter Warren Automotive Holdings (ASX:PWR), the current Operating Margin % is 2.66% 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 Peter Warren Automotive Holdings (ASX:PWR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peter Warren Automotive Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.95 is trading 51.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.96.
GuruFocus considers Peter Warren Automotive Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PWR:
Operating Margin %: 2.66% (43% below median its 10-year median of 4.64)
GF Value™: A$1.96 vs. price of A$0.95 (51.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.8% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#894 of 1320)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PWR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Peter Warren Automotive Holdings Business Description
Peter Warren Automotive Holdings Ltd is a dealership group operating in Australia. The company operates an integrated new and used car retailing business providing the full range of sales and support, including parts, servicing, finance, insurance, and aftermarket products to an extensive list of long-term customers, many of whom have purchased multiple vehicles over a lifetime. The group has two operating segments, vehicle retailing and property. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from the Vehicle Retailing segment, which offers a diversified range of automotive products and services, including new vehicles, used vehicles, vehicle maintenance and repair services, vehicle parts, extended service contracts, vehicle protection products, and other aftermarket products.
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