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FTAI AviationFTAI -1.12%89 Operating Margin % is 21.04% as of Jun. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 18.37. GuruFocus rates FTAI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $231.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 350 Aerospace & Defense companies, FTAI Aviation ranks better than 92.57% 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.
FTAI Aviation Operating Margin % Related Terms
FTAI Aviation Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FTAI Aviation'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.
FTAI vs WWD, ARXS, TXT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, FTAI Aviation'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.
FTAI Aviation Operating Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, FTAI Aviation's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FTAI Aviation'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.
FTAI Aviation'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.
FTAI Aviation (FTAI) has a Operating Margin % of 21.04% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on FTAI Aviation and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 18.37. According to the industry distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #26 out of 350 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is FTAI Aviation's Operating Margin % too high?
FTAI Aviation's current Operating Margin % of 21.04% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 18.37. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Operating Margin % is 7.76. FTAI Aviation's value of 21.04% is 171.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #26 out of 350 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FTAI Aviation has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FTAI Aviation's Operating Margin % compare to WWD and ARXS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #26 out of 350 companies for Operating Margin %. This places FTAI Aviation in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.76. FTAI Aviation's value of 21.04% is 171.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.37 vs. the industry median of 7.76, FTAI Aviation 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Operating Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 7.76, based on 350 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. FTAI Aviation's current Operating Margin % of 21.04% is 171.3% 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 FTAI Aviation and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FTAI Aviation's current Operating Margin % is 21.04%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 18.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FTAI Aviation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTAI Aviation (FTAI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $231.43, compared to a current price of $221.22 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 21.04%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 18.37 and 171.3% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 7.76. FTAI Aviation's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 FTAI Aviation (FTAI), the current Operating Margin % is 21.04% 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 FTAI Aviation (FTAI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTAI Aviation stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $221.22 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $231.43.
GuruFocus considers FTAI Aviation to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FTAI:
Operating Margin %: 21.04% (15% above median its 10-year median of 18.37)
GF Value™: $231.43 vs. price of $221.22 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 171.3% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#26 of 350)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FTAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FTAI Aviation Ltd is an independent engine maintenance platform focused on the CFM56-5B, CFM56-7B, and V2500 aircraft engines, which power the 737NG and A320ceo aircraft. The company repairs and rebuilds engines in its maintenance facilities and with joint venture partners, and sells or leases engines through its proprietary Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) model under the Aerospace Products segment, which earns maximum revenue from North America and develops, repairs/refurbishes, and sells aircraft engines and aftermarket components. It also operates an Aviation Leasing segment, owning and managing a portfolio of on- and off-lease aircraft and engines, including engine transfers for rebuilding and sales.
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