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Amcon Distributing CoDIT +6.64%60 Operating Margin % is 0.53% as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 0.66. GuruFocus rates DIT with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Retail - Defensive companies, Amcon Distributing Co ranks worse than 80.19% on this metric.
Amcon Distributing Co (AMEX:DIT) 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).
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Amcon Distributing Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Amcon Distributing 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.
DIT vs HCIL, TWG, HFFG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Amcon Distributing 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.
Amcon Distributing Co Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Amcon Distributing Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Amcon Distributing Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Amcon Distributing Co Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Amcon Distributing Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Amcon Distributing Co (DIT) has a Operating Margin % of 0.53% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Amcon Distributing Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 0.66. Over the past decade, Amcon Distributing Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.38 to 1.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Amcon Distributing Co ranks #247 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 80.2%.
Is Amcon Distributing Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Amcon Distributing Co's current Operating Margin % of 0.53% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.12. The Retail - Defensive industry median Operating Margin % is 3.39. Amcon Distributing Co's value of 0.53% is 84.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amcon Distributing Co ranks #247 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Amcon Distributing Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amcon Distributing Co's Operating Margin % compare to HCIL and TWG?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Amcon Distributing Co ranks #247 out of 308 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Amcon Distributing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.39. Amcon Distributing Co's value of 0.53% is 84.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Amcon Distributing Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.38 to 1.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 3.39, Amcon Distributing Co 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.39, based on 308 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. Amcon Distributing Co's current Operating Margin % of 0.53% is 84.3% 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 Amcon Distributing Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amcon Distributing Co's current Operating Margin % is 0.53%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 0.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amcon Distributing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amcon Distributing Co (DIT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.85, compared to a current price of $71.50 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.53%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 84.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.39. Amcon Distributing Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Amcon Distributing Co (DIT), the current Operating Margin % is 0.53% as of Jun. 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 Amcon Distributing Co (DIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amcon Distributing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $71.50 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $94.85.
GuruFocus considers Amcon Distributing Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DIT:
Operating Margin %: 0.53% (20% below median its 10-year median of 0.66)
GF Value™: $94.85 vs. price of $71.50 (24.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#247 of 308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Amcon Distributing Co is engaged in the wholesale and retail distribution of consumer products such as cigarettes, tobacco, confectionery, health food, and others. It operates in two segments: Wholesale distribution segment distributing consumer products to the retail outlets including convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, drug stores and tobacco shops in the Central, Rocky Mountain, and Southern regions of the United States; and the Retail health food segment is a specialty retailer of natural/organic groceries and dietary supplements throughout the Midwest and Florida. The company earns a majority of the revenue from the Wholesale distribution segment.
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