Associated British EngineeringLSE:ASBE 34 Operating Margin % is 0.00% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:ASBE with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Capital Markets companies, Associated British Engineering ranks worse than 150602.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Associated British Engineering's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ASBE's Operating Margin % is not ranked *
in the Capital Markets industry.
Industry Median: 6.955 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Operating Margin % only.
Associated British Engineering (LSE:ASBE) 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.
Associated British Engineering Operating Margin % Related Terms
Associated British Engineering 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.
Associated British Engineering Operating Margin % Chart
LSE:ASBE vs MS, GS, SCHW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Associated British Engineering'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.
Associated British Engineering Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Associated British Engineering's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Associated British Engineering's Operating Margin % falls into.
Associated British Engineering 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.
Associated British Engineering (LSE:ASBE) has a Operating Margin % of 0.00% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Associated British Engineering and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Associated British Engineering ranks #999999 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry.
Is Associated British Engineering's Operating Margin % too high?
Associated British Engineering's current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Associated British Engineering ranks #999999 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Associated British Engineering has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Associated British Engineering's Operating Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Associated British Engineering ranks #999999 out of 664 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Associated British Engineering in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Operating Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 6.96, based on 664 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. 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 Associated British Engineering and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Associated British Engineering's current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Associated British Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Associated British Engineering (LSE:ASBE) has a current Operating Margin % of 0.00%. The current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. Associated British Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Associated British Engineering (LSE:ASBE), the current Operating Margin % is 0.00% as of Sep. 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.
Associated British Engineering Business Description
Associated British Engineering Plc is a United Kingdom-based holding company. The Company's segments include Associated British Engineering Plc and Akoris Trading Limited. Akoris Trading Limited, its subsidiary, is a commodity and natural resource trading, finance, and investment company. Its operations are located in the United Kingdom.
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