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CBAK Energy TechnologyFRA:BD5 46 Operating Margin % is -13.92% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:BD5 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,039 Industrial Products companies, CBAK Energy Technology ranks worse than 88.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CBAK Energy Technology's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BD5'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -90.11 Med: -16.64 Max: 5.45
Current: -11.08
FRA:BD5's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 88.15% of 3039
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.54
vs FRA:BD5: -11.08
CBAK Energy Technology's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5) 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.
CBAK Energy Technology Operating Margin % Related Terms
CBAK Energy Technology Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CBAK Energy Technology'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.
FRA:BD5 vs OESX, STI, PPSI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, CBAK Energy Technology'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.
CBAK Energy Technology Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, CBAK Energy Technology's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CBAK Energy Technology's Operating Margin % falls into.
CBAK Energy Technology 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.
CBAK Energy Technology'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.
CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5) has a Operating Margin % of -13.92% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on CBAK Energy Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CBAK Energy Technology ranks #2679 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 88.2%.
Is CBAK Energy Technology's Operating Margin % too high?
CBAK Energy Technology's current Operating Margin % is -13.92%. Based on the distribution chart, CBAK Energy Technology ranks #2679 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CBAK Energy Technology has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CBAK Energy Technology's Operating Margin % compare to OESX and STI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, CBAK Energy Technology ranks #2679 out of 3039 companies for Operating Margin %. This places CBAK Energy Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.54. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.54, based on 3,039 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. 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 CBAK Energy Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CBAK Energy Technology's current Operating Margin % is -13.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CBAK Energy Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.14, compared to a current price of €0.54 — trading 53.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -13.92%. CBAK Energy Technology's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 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 CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5), the current Operating Margin % is -13.92% 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 CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBAK Energy Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.54 is trading 53.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.14.
GuruFocus considers CBAK Energy Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BD5:
Operating Margin %: -13.92%
GF Value™: €1.14 vs. price of €0.54 (53.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BD5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CBAK Energy Technology Inc is engaged in the manufacture, commercialization, and distribution of a variety of standard and customized lithium and sodium high-power rechargeable batteries. The batteries are used in light vehicles, electric vehicles, energy storage devices, and other high-power applications. The company has two operating segments; CBAK, which derives maximum revenue, and includes the manufacturing, commercialization, and distribution of various standard and customized lithium-ion rechargeable batteries; and the Hitrans segment, which includes the development and manufacturing of NCM precursor and cathode materials. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from Mainland China, followed by Europe, India, Africa, and other regions.
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