Aftab AutomobilesDHA:AFTABAUTO -1.94%70 Operating Margin % is 15.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 15.75. GuruFocus rates DHA:AFTABAUTO with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT37.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, Aftab Automobiles ranks better than 78.57% on this metric.
Aftab Automobiles Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -23.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aftab Automobiles's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DHA:AFTABAUTO'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.2 Med: 15.75 Max: 21.32
Current: 10.08
DHA:AFTABAUTO's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 78.57% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.86
vs DHA:AFTABAUTO: 10.08
Aftab Automobiles's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -23.10% 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.
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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.
Aftab Automobiles Operating Margin % Related Terms
Aftab Automobiles Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aftab Automobiles'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.
DHA:AFTABAUTO vs TSLA, GM, F: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Aftab Automobiles'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.
Aftab Automobiles Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Aftab Automobiles's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aftab Automobiles'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.
Aftab Automobiles's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Aftab Automobiles (DHA:AFTABAUTO) has a Operating Margin % of 15.23% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Aftab Automobiles and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.75. Over the past decade, Aftab Automobiles' Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.20 to 21.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Aftab Automobiles ranks #284 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Aftab Automobiles' Operating Margin % too high?
Aftab Automobiles' current Operating Margin % of 15.23% is near median its 10-year median of 15.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.20 to a high of 21.32. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. Aftab Automobiles' value of 15.23% is 213.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aftab Automobiles ranks #284 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aftab Automobiles has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aftab Automobiles' Operating Margin % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Aftab Automobiles ranks #284 out of 1325 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Aftab Automobiles in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. Aftab Automobiles' value of 15.23% is 213.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Aftab Automobiles' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.20 to 21.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.75 vs. the industry median of 4.86, Aftab Automobiles 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. Aftab Automobiles's current Operating Margin % of 15.23% is 213.4% 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 Aftab Automobiles 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. Aftab Automobiles's current Operating Margin % is 15.23%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aftab Automobiles stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aftab Automobiles (DHA:AFTABAUTO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT37.37, compared to a current price of BDT30.40 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.23%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.75 and 213.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.86. Aftab Automobiles' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 Aftab Automobiles (DHA:AFTABAUTO), the current Operating Margin % is 15.23% 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 Aftab Automobiles (DHA:AFTABAUTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aftab Automobiles stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BDT30.40 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT37.37.
GuruFocus considers Aftab Automobiles to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DHA:AFTABAUTO:
Operating Margin %: 15.23% (near median its 10-year median of 15.75)
GF Value™: BDT37.37 vs. price of BDT30.40 (18.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 213.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#284 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:AFTABAUTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aftab Automobiles Ltd is mainly a vehicle assembler and bus body fabricator operating in Bangladesh. The company has been assembling Toyota and Hino vehicles. Its activities include assembling Toyota Land Cruiser soft top and pick up, Land Cruiser Prado, Hino bus, and Hino mini bus and truck chassis, with a yearly production capacity in three shifts. Presently, the company is mainly engaged in assembling Hino bus chassis and bus body fabrication, including luxury buses that operate on routes across the country as well as international routes. The company operates through three operating segments, namely the assembling unit, motorcycle unit, and body unit, with the majority of revenue generated from the assembling unit. The company operates in Bangladesh.
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