Frontier Group Holdings Inc had lost money in 58% of the time over the past 12quarters.
Frontier Group Holdings (NAS:ULCC) 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.
Frontier Group Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Frontier Group Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Frontier Group Holdings'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.
ULCC vs RJET, JBLU, ALGT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Frontier Group Holdings'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.
Frontier Group Holdings Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Frontier Group Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frontier Group Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
Frontier Group Holdings 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.
Frontier Group Holdings'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.
Frontier Group Holdings (ULCC) has a Operating Margin % of -28.53% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Frontier Group Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier Group Holdings ranks #937 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 93%.
Is Frontier Group Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Frontier Group Holdings' current Operating Margin % is -28.53%. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier Group Holdings ranks #937 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Frontier Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Group Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to RJET and JBLU?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Frontier Group Holdings ranks #937 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Frontier Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. 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 Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.36, based on 1,007 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 Frontier Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier Group Holdings's current Operating Margin % is -28.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Group Holdings (ULCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.54, compared to a current price of $8.06 — trading 45.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -28.53%. Frontier Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 10 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 Frontier Group Holdings (ULCC), the current Operating Margin % is -28.53% 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 Frontier Group Holdings (ULCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.06 is trading 45.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.54.
GuruFocus considers Frontier Group Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ULCC:
Operating Margin %: -28.53%
GF Value™: $5.54 vs. price of $8.06 (45.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ULCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frontier Group Holdings Inc is an ultra-low-cost carrier whose business is focused on Low Fares Done Right. The company owns a fleet of 120 Airbus single-aisle aircraft, consisting of 13 A320ceos, 82 A320neos, 21 A321ceos, and 4 A321neos. The use of these aircraft, their seating configuration, weight-saving tactics, and baggage process have all contributed to the ability to continue to be the fuel-efficient of all the U.S. The Company is managed as a single business unit that provides air transportation for passengers. The majority of revenue is from Domestic flight follow by International.
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