CAR GroupFRA:WN61 +2.07%94 Operating Margin % is 37.30% as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 42.76. GuruFocus rates FRA:WN61 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €48.24. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 553 Interactive Media companies, CAR Group ranks better than 92.41% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. CAR Group's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €132.5 Mil. CAR Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €355.1 Mil. Therefore, CAR Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 37.30%.
Warning Sign:
CAR Group Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CAR Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WN61'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.55 Med: 42.76 Max: 47.32
Current: 38.43
FRA:WN61's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 92.41% of 553
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 2.99
vs FRA:WN61: 38.43
CAR Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -3.70% per year.
CAR Group's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €132.5 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €267.6 Mil.
CAR Group (FRA:WN61) 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.
CAR Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
CAR Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CAR Group'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:WN61 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, CAR Group'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.
CAR Group Operating Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, CAR Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CAR Group'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.
CAR Group'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.
CAR Group (FRA:WN61) has a Operating Margin % of 37.30% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on CAR Group and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 42.76. Over the past decade, CAR Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 37.55 to 47.32. According to the industry distribution chart, CAR Group ranks #42 out of 553 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is CAR Group's Operating Margin % too high?
CAR Group's current Operating Margin % of 37.30% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 42.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.55 to a high of 47.32. The Interactive Media industry median Operating Margin % is 2.99. CAR Group's value of 37.30% is 1147.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CAR Group ranks #42 out of 553 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CAR Group has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAR Group's Operating Margin % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, CAR Group ranks #42 out of 553 companies for Operating Margin %. This places CAR Group in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.99. CAR Group's value of 37.30% is 1147.5% above this benchmark. Historically, CAR Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 37.55 to 47.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.76 vs. the industry median of 2.99, CAR Group 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Operating Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 2.99, based on 553 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. CAR Group's current Operating Margin % of 37.30% is 1147.5% 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 CAR Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CAR Group's current Operating Margin % is 37.30%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 42.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CAR Group stock overvalued right now?
CAR Group (FRA:WN61) has a current Operating Margin % of 37.30%. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.24, compared to a current price of €29.60 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 37.30%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 42.76 and 1147.5% above the Interactive Media industry median of 2.99. CAR Group's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 6 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 CAR Group (FRA:WN61), the current Operating Margin % is 37.30% 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.
Is CAR Group (FRA:WN61) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAR Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €29.60 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €48.24.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WN61:
Operating Margin %: 37.30% (13% below median its 10-year median of 42.76)
GF Value™: €48.24 vs. price of €29.60 (38.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1147.5% above the Interactive Media median (#42 of 553)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WN61 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Car Group is a globally diversified group of online marketplaces for auto and nonauto vehicles. The group's primary business is its Australian online marketplace for automotive, www.carsales.com.au., which is the dominant online automotive marketplace in Australia, at around nine times total time spent compared with its nearest competitor. Car Group also owns and operates businesses in various geographic, category and product adjacencies, including online marketplaces for automotive in South Korea and Latin America, nonautomotive online marketplaces in Australia and the United States, and data businesses.
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