Standard Motor ProductsFRA:SRU +2.35%85 Operating Margin % is 7.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 8.19. GuruFocus rates FRA:SRU with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €36.49. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, Standard Motor Products ranks better than 70.34% on this metric.
Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) 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).
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.
Standard Motor Products Operating Margin % Related Terms
Standard Motor Products Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Standard Motor Products'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:SRU vs FOXF, SLDP, PLOW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Standard Motor Products'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.
Standard Motor Products Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Standard Motor Products's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standard Motor Products's Operating Margin % falls into.
Standard Motor Products 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.
Standard Motor Products'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.
Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) has a Operating Margin % of 7.64% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Standard Motor Products and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.19. Over the past decade, Standard Motor Products' Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.03 to 9.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #393 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is Standard Motor Products' Operating Margin % too high?
Standard Motor Products' current Operating Margin % of 7.64% is near median its 10-year median of 8.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.03 to a high of 9.96. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. Standard Motor Products' value of 7.64% is 57.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #393 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Standard Motor Products has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Motor Products' Operating Margin % compare to FOXF and SLDP?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #393 out of 1325 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Standard Motor Products in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. Standard Motor Products' value of 7.64% is 57.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Standard Motor Products' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.03 to 9.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.19 vs. the industry median of 4.86, Standard Motor Products 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. Standard Motor Products's current Operating Margin % of 7.64% is 57.2% 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 Standard Motor Products 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. Standard Motor Products's current Operating Margin % is 7.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Motor Products stock overvalued right now?
Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) has a current Operating Margin % of 7.64%. The stock's GF Value™ is €36.49, compared to a current price of €34.80 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.19 and 57.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.86. Standard Motor Products' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU), the current Operating Margin % is 7.64% 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 Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Motor Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €34.80 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €36.49.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SRU:
Operating Margin %: 7.64% (near median its 10-year median of 8.19)
GF Value™: €36.49 vs. price of €34.80 (4.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#393 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SRU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standard Motor Products Inc is a manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive parts used in the maintenance, service, and repair of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket industry. It operates into four business segments namely Engineered Solutions, Vehicle Control, Nissens Automotive, and Temperature Control. It focuses on the original equipment and original equipment services markets, with a product lineup of replacement parts for engine management ignition, emission, and fuel systems, as well as temperature-control products. The company operates majorly in the United States, with additional sales in Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.
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