The historical rank and industry rank for Astron Connect's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSXV:AST's Operating Margin % is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 5.26 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Operating Margin % only.
Astron Connect's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Astron Connect's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-0.11 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-0.30 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.
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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.
Astron Connect Operating Margin % Related Terms
Astron Connect Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astron Connect'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.
TSXV:AST vs KHC, K, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Astron Connect'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.
Astron Connect Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Astron Connect's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astron Connect'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.
Astron Connect's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Astron Connect (TSXV:AST) has a Operating Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Astron Connect and its competitors.
Is Astron Connect's Operating Margin % too high?
Astron Connect's current Operating Margin % is 0.00%.
How does Astron Connect's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and K?
Astron Connect's Operating Margin % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 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 Astron Connect and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astron Connect's current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astron Connect stock overvalued right now?
Astron Connect (TSXV:AST) has a current Operating Margin % of 0.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.02, compared to a current price of C$0.03 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. 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 Astron Connect (TSXV:AST), the current Operating Margin % is 0.00% 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.
Astron Connect Inc is engaged in the business of distribution and sale of beverage and food products in Canada, China and other markets. It supports Canadian food and beverage companies in exporting products to China and other emerging markets through its distribution network and logistics services. The company's brands, Manna Water and Sachiel Water, supply China and other emerging markets with pure Canadian bottled spring water.
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