CIE AutomotiveMEX:CIEA N -11.22%93 Operating Margin % is 13.52% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 12.20. GuruFocus rates MEX:CIEA N with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN590.74. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, CIE Automotive ranks better than 88.53% on this metric.
CIE Automotive SA operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for CIE Automotive's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CIEA N'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.7 Med: 12.2 Max: 13.92
Current: 13.92
MEX:CIEA N's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 88.53% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.86
vs MEX:CIEA N: 13.92
CIE Automotive's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
CIE Automotive's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN5,584 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN11,794 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.
CIE Automotive Operating Margin % Related Terms
CIE Automotive Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CIE Automotive'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:CIEA N vs ORLY, AZO, BWA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, CIE Automotive'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.
CIE Automotive Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CIE Automotive's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CIE Automotive'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.
CIE Automotive'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.
CIE Automotive (MEX:CIEA N) has a Operating Margin % of 13.52% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on CIE Automotive and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 12.20. Over the past decade, CIE Automotive's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.70 to 13.92. According to the industry distribution chart, CIE Automotive ranks #152 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is CIE Automotive's Operating Margin % too high?
CIE Automotive's current Operating Margin % of 13.52% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 12.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.70 to a high of 13.92. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. CIE Automotive's value of 13.52% is 178.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIE Automotive ranks #152 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CIE Automotive has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIE Automotive's Operating Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CIE Automotive ranks #152 out of 1325 companies for Operating Margin %. This places CIE Automotive in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. CIE Automotive's value of 13.52% is 178.2% above this benchmark. Historically, CIE Automotive's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.70 to 13.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.20 vs. the industry median of 4.86, CIE Automotive 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. CIE Automotive's current Operating Margin % of 13.52% is 178.2% 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 CIE Automotive 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. CIE Automotive's current Operating Margin % is 13.52%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 12.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIE Automotive stock overvalued right now?
CIE Automotive (MEX:CIEA N) has a current Operating Margin % of 13.52%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN590.74, compared to a current price of MXN545.50 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.52%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 12.20 and 178.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.86. CIE Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 CIE Automotive (MEX:CIEA N), the current Operating Margin % is 13.52% as of Dec. 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.
Is CIE Automotive (MEX:CIEA N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIE Automotive stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN545.50 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN590.74.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CIEA N:
Operating Margin %: 13.52% (11% above median its 10-year median of 12.20)
GF Value™: MXN590.74 vs. price of MXN545.50 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 178.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#152 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CIEA N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CIE Automotive SA is a supplier of components and subassemblies for the automotive market. Cie Automotive produces components for engines, gearboxes, transmissions, chassis, interior and exterior trims, and roof systems. The company's clients include Renault, Magna, Chrysler, Daimler, Schaeffler, Ford, Nexteer, Volkswagen, and Faurecia. Next to its core automotive business, Cie Automotive operates a process improvement service through a subsidiary. The majority of revenue and operating profits are generated in Cie Automotive's core segment automotive components. Geographically, Europe and NAFTA are the largest sources of operating profits for the company.
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