BorgWarnerLTS:0HOU -4.87%71 Operating Margin % is 10.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 9.28. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HOU with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, BorgWarner ranks better than 76.23% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. BorgWarner's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $354 Mil. BorgWarner's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,533 Mil. Therefore, BorgWarner's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.02%.
Good Sign:
BorgWarner Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for BorgWarner's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0HOU'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.57 Med: 9.28 Max: 12.41
Current: 9.42
LTS:0HOU's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 76.23% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.86
vs LTS:0HOU: 9.42
BorgWarner's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.30% per year.
BorgWarner's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $354 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,350 Mil.
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.
BorgWarner Operating Margin % Related Terms
BorgWarner Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BorgWarner'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.
LTS:0HOU vs MOD, AUR, APTV: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, BorgWarner'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.
BorgWarner Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BorgWarner's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BorgWarner'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.
BorgWarner'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.
BorgWarner (LTS:0HOU) has a Operating Margin % of 10.02% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on BorgWarner and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.28. Over the past decade, BorgWarner's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.57 to 12.41. According to the industry distribution chart, BorgWarner ranks #315 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is BorgWarner's Operating Margin % too high?
BorgWarner's current Operating Margin % of 10.02% is near median its 10-year median of 9.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.57 to a high of 12.41. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. BorgWarner's value of 10.02% is 106.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BorgWarner ranks #315 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BorgWarner has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BorgWarner's Operating Margin % compare to MOD and AUR?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, BorgWarner ranks #315 out of 1325 companies for Operating Margin %. This places BorgWarner in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. BorgWarner's value of 10.02% is 106.2% above this benchmark. Historically, BorgWarner's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.57 to 12.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.28 vs. the industry median of 4.86, BorgWarner 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Operating Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.86, based on 1,325 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. BorgWarner's current Operating Margin % of 10.02% is 106.2% 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 BorgWarner and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BorgWarner's current Operating Margin % is 10.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BorgWarner stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BorgWarner (LTS:0HOU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.54, compared to a current price of $67.92 — trading 76.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 10.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.28 and 106.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.86. BorgWarner's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 BorgWarner (LTS:0HOU), the current Operating Margin % is 10.02% 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 BorgWarner (LTS:0HOU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BorgWarner stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $67.92 is trading 76.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.54.
GuruFocus considers BorgWarner to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HOU:
Operating Margin %: 10.02% (near median its 10-year median of 9.28)
GF Value™: $38.54 vs. price of $67.92 (76.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 106.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#315 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HOU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BorgWarner is a tier one supplier of turbo and thermal management technologies, drivetrain systems, powerdrive systems, and battery and charging systems mostly to automotive original equipment manufacturers. Its products aim to move a vehicle with as few electrons as possible, resulting in cleaner, cost-optimized, and more-efficient vehicles. Foundational products, the combustion vehicle business, contributes more than 80% to group revenue while BorgWarner transitions to becoming an electric vehicle-centric parts supplier (e-business). In 2024, 23% of the company's revenue was sourced from Volkswagen and Ford. Revenue is well diversified geographically, with approximately a third each generated in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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