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AMS Public Transport HoldingsHKSE:00077 52 Operating Margin % is 10.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 7.33. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00077 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,003 Transportation companies, AMS Public Transport Holdings ranks better than 56.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AMS Public Transport Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00077'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.43 Med: 7.33 Max: 15.81
Current: 8.87
HKSE:00077's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 56.53% of 1003
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.26
vs HKSE:00077: 8.87
AMS Public Transport Holdings (HKSE:00077) 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.
AMS Public Transport Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
AMS Public Transport Holdings 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.
AMS Public Transport Holdings Operating Margin % Chart
HKSE:00077 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, AMS Public Transport Holdings'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.
AMS Public Transport Holdings Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, AMS Public Transport Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AMS Public Transport Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
AMS Public Transport Holdings 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.
* 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.
AMS Public Transport Holdings (HKSE:00077) has a Operating Margin % of 10.63% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on AMS Public Transport Holdings and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 7.33. According to the industry distribution chart, AMS Public Transport Holdings ranks #436 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 43.5%.
Is AMS Public Transport Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
AMS Public Transport Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 10.63% is 45% above median its 10-year median of 7.33. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.26. AMS Public Transport Holdings' value of 10.63% is 46.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AMS Public Transport Holdings ranks #436 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AMS Public Transport Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMS Public Transport Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, AMS Public Transport Holdings ranks #436 out of 1003 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts AMS Public Transport Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.26. AMS Public Transport Holdings' value of 10.63% is 46.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.33 vs. the industry median of 7.26, AMS Public Transport Holdings 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 Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.26, based on 1,003 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. AMS Public Transport Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 10.63% is 46.4% 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 AMS Public Transport Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AMS Public Transport Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 10.63%, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 7.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMS Public Transport Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMS Public Transport Holdings (HKSE:00077) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.57, compared to a current price of HK$0.49 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 10.63%, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 7.33 and 46.4% above the Transportation industry median of 7.26. AMS Public Transport Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 2 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 AMS Public Transport Holdings (HKSE:00077), the current Operating Margin % is 10.63% 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 AMS Public Transport Holdings (HKSE:00077) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMS Public Transport Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.49 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.57.
GuruFocus considers AMS Public Transport Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00077:
Operating Margin %: 10.63% (45% above median its 10-year median of 7.33)
GF Value™: HK$0.57 vs. price of HK$0.49 (14% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.4% above the Transportation median (#436 of 1003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00077 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AMS Public Transport Holdings Business Description
AMS Public Transport Holdings Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company involved in the transport business. The company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the provision of the franchised public light bus (PLB) and residents' bus services. The primary revenue source for the company is the provision of franchised PLB transportation services. The group operates in Hong Kong.
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