ElringKlinger AGCHIX:ZIL2D 69 Operating Margin % is 6.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 3.81. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ZIL2D with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.66. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, ElringKlinger AG ranks worse than 57.28% on this metric.
ElringKlinger AG operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for ElringKlinger AG's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ZIL2d'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.16 Med: 3.81 Max: 8.66
Current: 3.92
CHIX:ZIL2d's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 57.28% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.86
vs CHIX:ZIL2d: 3.92
ElringKlinger AG's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
ElringKlinger AG (CHIX:ZIL2d) 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.
ElringKlinger AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
ElringKlinger AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ElringKlinger AG'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.
CHIX:ZIL2D vs ORLY, AZO: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, ElringKlinger AG'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.
ElringKlinger AG Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ElringKlinger AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ElringKlinger AG'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.
ElringKlinger AG'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.
ElringKlinger AG (CHIX:ZIL2D) has a Operating Margin % of 6.61% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on ElringKlinger AG and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 3.81. Over the past decade, ElringKlinger AG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.16 to 8.66. According to the industry distribution chart, ElringKlinger AG ranks #759 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 57.3%.
Is ElringKlinger AG's Operating Margin % too high?
ElringKlinger AG's current Operating Margin % of 6.61% is 73% above median its 10-year median of 3.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.16 to a high of 8.66. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. ElringKlinger AG's value of 6.61% is 36% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ElringKlinger AG ranks #759 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ElringKlinger AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ElringKlinger AG's Operating Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, ElringKlinger AG ranks #759 out of 1325 companies for Operating Margin %. This places ElringKlinger AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. ElringKlinger AG's value of 6.61% is 36% above this benchmark. Historically, ElringKlinger AG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.16 to 8.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.81 vs. the industry median of 4.86, ElringKlinger AG 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 4.86, 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. ElringKlinger AG's current Operating Margin % of 6.61% is 36% 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 ElringKlinger AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ElringKlinger AG's current Operating Margin % is 6.61%, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 3.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ElringKlinger AG stock overvalued right now?
ElringKlinger AG (CHIX:ZIL2D) has a current Operating Margin % of 6.61%. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.66, compared to a current price of €5.49 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.61%, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 3.81 and 36% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.86. ElringKlinger AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 ElringKlinger AG (CHIX:ZIL2D), the current Operating Margin % is 6.61% 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 ElringKlinger AG (CHIX:ZIL2D) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ElringKlinger AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.49 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.66.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ZIL2D:
Operating Margin %: 6.61% (73% above median its 10-year median of 3.81)
GF Value™: €4.66 vs. price of €5.49 (17.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#759 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ZIL2D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ElringKlinger AG is a supplier of original equipment parts for vehicles and engines. The company produces cylinder heads and specialty gaskets, plastic housing modules, shielding components for engines, transmissions, exhaust systems, exhaust gas purification technology as well as battery and fuel cell components. Erling Klinger also offers its product to customers in the aftermarkets. The segment of the company revenue is the original equipment division, while the majority of sales are generated outside its domestic German market.
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