Turners Automotive Group Ltd had lost money in 67% of the time over the past 3quarters.
Turners Automotive Group (NZSE:TRA) 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.
Turners Automotive Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Turners Automotive Group 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.
NZSE:TRA vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Turners Automotive 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.
Turners Automotive Group Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Turners Automotive Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Turners Automotive Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Turners Automotive Group 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.
Turners Automotive 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.
Turners Automotive Group (NZSE:TRA) has a Operating Margin % of -6.12% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Turners Automotive Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Turners Automotive Group ranks #1255 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 94.7%.
Is Turners Automotive Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Turners Automotive Group's current Operating Margin % is -6.12%. Based on the distribution chart, Turners Automotive Group ranks #1255 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Turners Automotive Group has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Turners Automotive Group's Operating Margin % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Turners Automotive Group ranks #1255 out of 1325 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Turners Automotive Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. 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. 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 Turners Automotive 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. Turners Automotive Group's current Operating Margin % is -6.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Turners Automotive Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Turners Automotive Group (NZSE:TRA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$4.34, compared to a current price of NZ$8.40 — trading 93.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -6.12%. Turners Automotive Group's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 12 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 Turners Automotive Group (NZSE:TRA), the current Operating Margin % is -6.12% 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 Turners Automotive Group (NZSE:TRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Turners Automotive Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$8.40 is trading 93.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$4.34.
GuruFocus considers Turners Automotive Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:TRA:
Operating Margin %: -6.12%
GF Value™: NZ$4.34 vs. price of NZ$8.40 (93.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:TRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Turners Automotive Group Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the following reportable segments: Auto retail, Finance, Insurance, Credit management, and Corporate and other. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Auto retail segment, which is involved in remarketing (motor vehicles, trucks, heavy machinery, and commercial goods) and purchasing goods for sale. The Finance segment provides asset-based finance to consumers and SME's; the Insurance segment is involved in marketing and administration of a range of life and consumer insurance products; and the Credit management segment provides collection services, credit management, and debt recovery services to the corporate and SME sectors. Geographically, the group operates in New Zealand and Australia.
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