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QI Automotive CoBJSE:920242 81 Operating Margin % is 14.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 15.66. GuruFocus rates BJSE:920242 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥20.26 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, QI Automotive Co ranks better than 92.91% on this metric.
QI Automotive Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for QI Automotive Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BJSE:920242'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.63 Med: 15.66 Max: 18.06
Current: 17.27
BJSE:920242's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 92.91% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 5.1
vs BJSE:920242: 17.27
QI Automotive Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 6.50% per year.
QI Automotive Co (BJSE:920242) 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.
QI Automotive Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
QI Automotive Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QI Automotive Co'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.
BJSE:920242 vs ORLY, AZO: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, QI Automotive Co'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.
QI Automotive Co Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, QI Automotive Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QI Automotive Co'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.
QI Automotive Co'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.
QI Automotive Co (BJSE:920242) has a Operating Margin % of 14.31% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on QI Automotive Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.66. Over the past decade, QI Automotive Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.63 to 18.06. According to the industry distribution chart, QI Automotive Co ranks #94 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is QI Automotive Co's Operating Margin % too high?
QI Automotive Co's current Operating Margin % of 14.31% is near median its 10-year median of 15.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.63 to a high of 18.06. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 5.10. QI Automotive Co's value of 14.31% is 180.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QI Automotive Co ranks #94 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, QI Automotive Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QI Automotive Co's Operating Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, QI Automotive Co ranks #94 out of 1325 companies for Operating Margin %. This places QI Automotive Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.10. QI Automotive Co's value of 14.31% is 180.6% above this benchmark. Historically, QI Automotive Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.63 to 18.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.66 vs. the industry median of 5.10, QI Automotive Co 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Operating Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 5.10, based on 1,325 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. QI Automotive Co's current Operating Margin % of 14.31% is 180.6% 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 QI Automotive Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QI Automotive Co's current Operating Margin % is 14.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QI Automotive Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QI Automotive Co (BJSE:920242) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥20.26, compared to a current price of ¥13.41 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.66 and 180.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 5.10. QI Automotive Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 QI Automotive Co (BJSE:920242), the current Operating Margin % is 14.31% 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 QI Automotive Co (BJSE:920242) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QI Automotive Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥13.41 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥20.26.
GuruFocus considers QI Automotive Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BJSE:920242:
Operating Margin %: 14.31% (near median its 10-year median of 15.66)
GF Value™: ¥20.26 vs. price of ¥13.41 (33.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 180.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#94 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BJSE:920242 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QI Automotive Co Ltd is involved in the development, design, and sales of non-consumable parts for the automotive aftermarket, while also providing clients with comprehensive supply chain management services. Its primary products include braking systems, transmission systems, electrical and electronic systems, steering systems, engine systems, automotive electronics (such as blind-spot monitoring sensors, active air intake grilles, and pedestrian impact sensors), and other automotive systems.
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