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Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co (TPE:2258) 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.
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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.
Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co 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.
Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co Operating Margin % Chart
TPE:2258 vs TSLA, GM, F: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co'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.
Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co 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.
* 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.
Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co (TPE:2258) has a Operating Margin % of -75.01% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co ranks #1303 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 98.3%.
Is Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co's current Operating Margin % is -75.01%. Based on the distribution chart, Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co ranks #1303 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co's Operating Margin % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co ranks #1303 out of 1325 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.10. 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 5.10, 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 Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co's current Operating Margin % is -75.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co (TPE:2258) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$27.41, compared to a current price of NT$31.45 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -75.01%. Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co (TPE:2258), the current Operating Margin % is -75.01% as of Jun. 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 Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co (TPE:2258) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$31.45 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$27.41.
GuruFocus considers Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2258:
Operating Margin %: -75.01%
GF Value™: NT$27.41 vs. price of NT$31.45 (14.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2258 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co Ltd is an automobile company. The company's principal business activities include Research and development of vehicle parts and manufacturing and wholesale of vehicle parts and accessories. The services provided by the company are Product planning, styling, Engineering design, trial production, and vehicle test verification.
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