Austar LifesciencesAULSF 49 Operating Margin % is 2.30% as of Dec. 2025, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 1.32. GuruFocus rates AULSF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.10. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 816 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Austar Lifesciences ranks worse than 52.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Austar Lifesciences's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AULSF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.6 Med: 1.32 Max: 6
Current: 2.2
AULSF's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 52.57% of 816
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 3.465
vs AULSF: 2.20
Austar Lifesciences's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
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.
Austar Lifesciences Operating Margin % Related Terms
Austar Lifesciences Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Austar Lifesciences'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.
AULSF vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Austar Lifesciences'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.
Austar Lifesciences Operating Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Austar Lifesciences's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austar Lifesciences'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.
Austar Lifesciences'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.
Austar Lifesciences (AULSF) has a Operating Margin % of 2.30% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Austar Lifesciences and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 1.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Austar Lifesciences ranks #429 out of 816 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is Austar Lifesciences' Operating Margin % too high?
Austar Lifesciences' current Operating Margin % of 2.30% is 74% above median its 10-year median of 1.32. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Operating Margin % is 3.47. Austar Lifesciences' value of 2.30% is 33.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Austar Lifesciences ranks #429 out of 816 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Austar Lifesciences has a GF Score™ of 49/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austar Lifesciences' Operating Margin % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Austar Lifesciences ranks #429 out of 816 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Austar Lifesciences in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.47. Austar Lifesciences' value of 2.30% is 33.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.32 vs. the industry median of 3.47, Austar Lifesciences 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Operating Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 3.47, based on 816 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. Austar Lifesciences's current Operating Margin % of 2.30% is 33.6% 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 Austar Lifesciences and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austar Lifesciences's current Operating Margin % is 2.30%, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Austar Lifesciences stock overvalued right now?
Austar Lifesciences (AULSF) has a current Operating Margin % of 2.30%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.10, compared to a current price of $0.07 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.30%, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 1.32 and 33.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 3.47. Austar Lifesciences' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Austar Lifesciences (AULSF), the current Operating Margin % is 2.30% 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 Austar Lifesciences (AULSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austar Lifesciences stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.07 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.10.
Key valuation signals for AULSF:
Operating Margin %: 2.30% (74% above median its 10-year median of 1.32)
GF Value™: $0.10 vs. price of $0.07 (30% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#429 of 816)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AULSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Austar Lifesciences Ltd is an investment holding company, and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in providing integrated engineering solutions to pharmaceutical manufacturers and research institutes, as well as manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceutical equipment and consumables in the PRC. Its products include Clean Utility Equipment & Chemical Pharmaceutical Preparation System and others. It has three business segment groups: Integrated Process and Packaging Equipment & Systems (IPS), which generates maximum revenue and combines the original business segments of Liquid and Bioprocess System and Powder and Solid System; Consulting, Digitalization, and Construction; and Life Science Equipment and Consumables. The Group generates maximum revenue from Mainland China.
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