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GL-Carlink Technology HoldingFRA:U7Y 20 Operating Margin % is 1.20% as of Dec. 2025, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 10.78. GuruFocus rates FRA:U7Y with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,321 Vehicles & Parts companies, GL-Carlink Technology Holding ranks worse than 66.31% on this metric.
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.
GL-Carlink Technology Holding Operating Margin % Related Terms
GL-Carlink Technology Holding Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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:U7Y vs ORLY, AZO: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, GL-Carlink Technology Holding'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.
GL-Carlink Technology Holding Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, GL-Carlink Technology Holding's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GL-Carlink Technology Holding'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.
* 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.
GL-Carlink Technology Holding (FRA:U7Y) has a Operating Margin % of 1.20% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on GL-Carlink Technology Holding and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 10.78. Over the past decade, GL-Carlink Technology Holding's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.87 to 12.76. According to the industry distribution chart, GL-Carlink Technology Holding ranks #876 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is GL-Carlink Technology Holding's Operating Margin % too high?
GL-Carlink Technology Holding's current Operating Margin % of 1.20% is 89% below median its 10-year median of 10.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.87 to a high of 12.76. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 4.95. GL-Carlink Technology Holding's value of 1.20% is 75.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GL-Carlink Technology Holding ranks #876 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GL-Carlink Technology Holding has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GL-Carlink Technology Holding's Operating Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, GL-Carlink Technology Holding ranks #876 out of 1321 companies for Operating Margin %. This places GL-Carlink Technology Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.95. GL-Carlink Technology Holding's value of 1.20% is 75.8% below this benchmark. Historically, GL-Carlink Technology Holding's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.87 to 12.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.78 vs. the industry median of 4.95, GL-Carlink Technology Holding 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Operating Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.95, based on 1,321 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. GL-Carlink Technology Holding's current Operating Margin % of 1.20% is 75.8% 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 GL-Carlink Technology Holding and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GL-Carlink Technology Holding's current Operating Margin % is 1.20%, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 10.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GL-Carlink Technology Holding stock overvalued right now?
GL-Carlink Technology Holding (FRA:U7Y) has a current Operating Margin % of 1.20%. The current Operating Margin % is 1.20%, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 10.78 and 75.8% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.95. GL-Carlink Technology Holding's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 GL-Carlink Technology Holding (FRA:U7Y), the current Operating Margin % is 1.20% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
GL-Carlink Technology Holding Ltd is an in-vehicle hardware and SaaS marketing and management service provider for players within the automotive aftermarket industry in China. The Group focuses on sales of in-vehicle hardware products and provision of SaaS marketing and management services, including SaaS subscription services and SaaS value-added services to industry participants along the industry value chain. The Group generates maximum revenue from SaaS value-added services. The Group's revenue is derived from the PRC.
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