BAIC MotorWBO:2B5 -3.83%72 Operating Margin % is 3.43% as of Dec. 2025, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 13.08. GuruFocus rates WBO:2B5 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.21. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, BAIC Motor ranks better than 53.58% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. BAIC Motor's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €340 Mil. BAIC Motor's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €9,900 Mil. Therefore, BAIC Motor's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.43%.
Warning Sign:
BAIC Motor Corp Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -15.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for BAIC Motor's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:2B5'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.36 Med: 13.08 Max: 14.19
Current: 5.36
WBO:2B5's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 53.58% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.86
vs WBO:2B5: 5.36
BAIC Motor's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -15.20% per year.
BAIC Motor's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €340 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,066 Mil.
BAIC Motor (WBO:2B5) 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.
BAIC Motor Operating Margin % Related Terms
BAIC Motor Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BAIC Motor'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.
WBO:2B5 vs TSLA, GM, F: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, BAIC Motor'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.
BAIC Motor Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BAIC Motor's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BAIC Motor'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.
BAIC Motor'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.
BAIC Motor (WBO:2B5) has a Operating Margin % of 3.43% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on BAIC Motor and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 13.08. Over the past decade, BAIC Motor's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.36 to 14.19. According to the industry distribution chart, BAIC Motor ranks #615 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is BAIC Motor's Operating Margin % too high?
BAIC Motor's current Operating Margin % of 3.43% is 74% below median its 10-year median of 13.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.36 to a high of 14.19. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. BAIC Motor's value of 3.43% is 29.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BAIC Motor ranks #615 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BAIC Motor has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BAIC Motor's Operating Margin % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, BAIC Motor ranks #615 out of 1325 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts BAIC Motor in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. BAIC Motor's value of 3.43% is 29.4% below this benchmark. Historically, BAIC Motor's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.36 to 14.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.08 vs. the industry median of 4.86, BAIC Motor has consistently been below 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. BAIC Motor's current Operating Margin % of 3.43% is 29.4% below 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 BAIC Motor 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. BAIC Motor's current Operating Margin % is 3.43%, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 13.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BAIC Motor stock overvalued right now?
BAIC Motor (WBO:2B5) has a current Operating Margin % of 3.43%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.21, compared to a current price of €0.10 — trading 53.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.43%, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 13.08 and 29.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.86. BAIC Motor's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 BAIC Motor (WBO:2B5), the current Operating Margin % is 3.43% as of Dec. 2025. 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 BAIC Motor (WBO:2B5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAIC Motor stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.10 is trading 53.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.21.
Key valuation signals for WBO:2B5:
Operating Margin %: 3.43% (74% below median its 10-year median of 13.08)
GF Value™: €0.21 vs. price of €0.10 (53.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#615 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:2B5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BAIC Motor Corp Ltd is a provincial state-owned enterprise that manufactures passenger vehicles (PV) and automotive components. The majority of the company's revenue and operating profits come from joint ventures with Mercedes Benz and Hyundai. The firm also manufactures and sells its own vehicles under the Beijing Brand. The company has two reportable segments which are Oil-powered vehicles which involve manufacturing and sales of passenger vehicles of fuel, and providing other businesses and related services, and New energy vehicles which also includes manufacturing and sales of passenger vehicles of new energy, and providing other business and related services.
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