2 Cheap Cars GroupNZSE:2CC -2.99%51 Operating Margin % is 7.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 102% above its 10-year median of 3.63. GuruFocus rates NZSE:2CC with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$0.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, 2 Cheap Cars Group ranks better than 57.36% on this metric.
2 Cheap Cars Group (NZSE:2CC) 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.
2 Cheap Cars Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
2 Cheap Cars Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for 2 Cheap Cars Group'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.
NZSE:2CC vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, 2 Cheap Cars Group'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.
2 Cheap Cars Group Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, 2 Cheap Cars Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 2 Cheap Cars Group'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.
2 Cheap Cars Group's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
2 Cheap Cars Group (NZSE:2CC) has a Operating Margin % of 7.33% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on 2 Cheap Cars Group and its competitors. This is 102% above median its historical median of 3.63. According to the industry distribution chart, 2 Cheap Cars Group ranks #565 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is 2 Cheap Cars Group's Operating Margin % too high?
2 Cheap Cars Group's current Operating Margin % of 7.33% is 102% above median its 10-year median of 3.63. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. 2 Cheap Cars Group's value of 7.33% is 50.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 2 Cheap Cars Group ranks #565 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, 2 Cheap Cars Group has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 2 Cheap Cars Group's Operating Margin % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, 2 Cheap Cars Group ranks #565 out of 1325 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts 2 Cheap Cars Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. 2 Cheap Cars Group's value of 7.33% is 50.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.63 vs. the industry median of 4.86, 2 Cheap Cars Group 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. 2 Cheap Cars Group's current Operating Margin % of 7.33% is 50.8% 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 2 Cheap Cars Group 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. 2 Cheap Cars Group's current Operating Margin % is 7.33%, which is 102% above median its own 10-year median of 3.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 2 Cheap Cars Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 2 Cheap Cars Group (NZSE:2CC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.71, compared to a current price of NZ$0.65 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.33%, which is 102% above median its 10-year median of 3.63 and 50.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.86. 2 Cheap Cars Group's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 2 Cheap Cars Group (NZSE:2CC), the current Operating Margin % is 7.33% 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 2 Cheap Cars Group (NZSE:2CC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 2 Cheap Cars Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NZ$0.65 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.71.
GuruFocus considers 2 Cheap Cars Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:2CC:
Operating Margin %: 7.33% (102% above median its 10-year median of 3.63)
GF Value™: NZ$0.71 vs. price of NZ$0.65 (8.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#565 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:2CC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
2 Cheap Cars Group Ltd is an integrated automotive group operating throughout New Zealand via two divisions: Automotive Retail and Finance. The group draws revenue from the two divisions: automotive retail division, revenue is derived from the sale of vehicles and from agent commissions relating to third-party finance and insurance products.
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