Autotrader GroupATDRY -0.64%79 Operating Margin % is 62.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 63.67. GuruFocus rates ATDRY with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.82 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 553 Interactive Media companies, Autotrader Group ranks better than 97.83% on this metric.
Autotrader Group (OTCPK:ATDRY) 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.
Autotrader Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Autotrader Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Autotrader Group'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.
ATDRY vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Autotrader Group'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.
Autotrader Group Operating Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Autotrader Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Autotrader Group'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.
Autotrader Group's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Autotrader Group (ATDRY) has a Operating Margin % of 62.17% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 63.67. Over the past decade, Autotrader Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 55.00 to 69.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #12 out of 553 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Autotrader Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Autotrader Group's current Operating Margin % of 62.17% is near median its 10-year median of 63.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.00 to a high of 69.49. The Interactive Media industry median Operating Margin % is 2.99. Autotrader Group's value of 62.17% is 1979.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #12 out of 553 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Autotrader Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Autotrader Group's Operating Margin % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #12 out of 553 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Autotrader Group in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.99. Autotrader Group's value of 62.17% is 1979.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Autotrader Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 55.00 to 69.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.67 vs. the industry median of 2.99, Autotrader Group 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Operating Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 2.99, based on 553 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. Autotrader Group's current Operating Margin % of 62.17% is 1979.3% 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 Autotrader Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autotrader Group's current Operating Margin % is 62.17%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 63.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Autotrader Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autotrader Group (ATDRY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.82, compared to a current price of $1.55 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 62.17%, which is near median its 10-year median of 63.67 and 1979.3% above the Interactive Media industry median of 2.99. Autotrader Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Autotrader Group (ATDRY), the current Operating Margin % is 62.17% 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 Autotrader Group (ATDRY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autotrader Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.55 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.82.
GuruFocus considers Autotrader Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ATDRY:
Operating Margin %: 62.17% (near median its 10-year median of 63.67)
GF Value™: $2.82 vs. price of $1.55 (45% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1979.3% above the Interactive Media median (#12 of 553)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATDRY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Autotrader Group plc is the UK automotive marketplace and digital platform for the automotive industry. The company uses data science, artificial intelligence and technology to improve how vehicles are bought and sold and is digitising the car buying journey from search and discovery through to financing and purchase. Its segments are: Autotrader, generate maximum revenue, which includes the results of Autotrader and AutoConvert in respect of online classified advertising of motor vehicles and related products and services in the digital automotive marketplace, including share of profit from the Dealer Auction joint venture, and Autorama, which comprises the results of Autorama in respect of a marketplace for leasing new vehicles and related products and services. it operate in UK.
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