Arca ContinentalB de CVMEX:AC -0.48%88 Operating Margin % is 13.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 13.90. GuruFocus rates MEX:AC with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN207.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 115 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Arca ContinentalB de CV ranks better than 73.04% on this metric.
Arca Continental SAB de CV operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arca ContinentalB de CV's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:AC'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.52 Med: 13.9 Max: 15.79
Current: 14.9
MEX:AC's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 73.04% of 115
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 8.98
vs MEX:AC: 14.90
Arca ContinentalB de CV (MEX:AC) 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.
Arca ContinentalB de CV Operating Margin % Related Terms
Arca ContinentalB de CV Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arca ContinentalB de CV'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.
MEX:AC vs KO, PEP, MNST: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Arca ContinentalB de CV'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.
Arca ContinentalB de CV Operating Margin % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Arca ContinentalB de CV's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arca ContinentalB de CV's Operating Margin % falls into.
Arca ContinentalB de CV 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.
Arca ContinentalB de CV'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.
Arca ContinentalB de CV (MEX:AC) has a Operating Margin % of 13.29% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Arca ContinentalB de CV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.90. Over the past decade, Arca ContinentalB de CV's Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.52 to 15.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Arca ContinentalB de CV ranks #31 out of 115 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is Arca ContinentalB de CV's Operating Margin % too high?
Arca ContinentalB de CV's current Operating Margin % of 13.29% is near median its 10-year median of 13.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.52 to a high of 15.79. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Operating Margin % is 8.98. Arca ContinentalB de CV's value of 13.29% is 48% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arca ContinentalB de CV ranks #31 out of 115 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arca ContinentalB de CV has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arca ContinentalB de CV's Operating Margin % compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Arca ContinentalB de CV ranks #31 out of 115 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Arca ContinentalB de CV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.98. Arca ContinentalB de CV's value of 13.29% is 48% above this benchmark. Historically, Arca ContinentalB de CV's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.52 to 15.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.90 vs. the industry median of 8.98, Arca ContinentalB de CV 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Operating Margin % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 8.98, based on 115 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. Arca ContinentalB de CV's current Operating Margin % of 13.29% is 48% 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 Arca ContinentalB de CV and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arca ContinentalB de CV's current Operating Margin % is 13.29%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arca ContinentalB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arca ContinentalB de CV (MEX:AC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN207.53, compared to a current price of MXN206.84 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.29%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.90 and 48% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 8.98. Arca ContinentalB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Arca ContinentalB de CV (MEX:AC), the current Operating Margin % is 13.29% 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 Arca ContinentalB de CV (MEX:AC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arca ContinentalB de CV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN206.84 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN207.53.
GuruFocus considers Arca ContinentalB de CV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:AC:
Operating Margin %: 13.29% (near median its 10-year median of 13.90)
GF Value™: MXN207.53 vs. price of MXN206.84 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#31 of 115)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:AC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arca Continental is a major bottler for Coca-Cola, generating 94% of sales and nearly all profits by manufacturing and distributing sodas and nonsparkling drinks under Coca-Cola brands, which it sells to retailers and foodservice providers in the US and Latin America. Food and snacks under Arca's own brands make up the rest of its revenue. By region, Mexico remains the largest beverage market, contributing 43% of sales, followed by the US (34%), Peru (8%), Ecuador (4%), and Argentina (5%). Coca-Cola has a 20% stake in AC Beverages, the entity that holds Arca's beverage assets in the US and Latin America.
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