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Wuling Motors HoldingsWLMTF +21.32%40 Operating Margin % is 3.27% as of Dec. 2025, which is 157% above its 10-year median of 1.27. GuruFocus rates WLMTF with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,321 Vehicles & Parts companies, Wuling Motors Holdings ranks worse than 68.13% on this metric.
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.
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Wuling Motors Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wuling Motors 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Wuling Motors 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.
Wuling Motors Holdings Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wuling Motors Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wuling Motors Holdings'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.
Wuling Motors 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.
Wuling Motors Holdings (WLMTF) has a Operating Margin % of 3.27% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Wuling Motors Holdings and its competitors. This is 157% above median its historical median of 1.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Wuling Motors Holdings ranks #900 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is Wuling Motors Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Wuling Motors Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 3.27% is 157% above median its 10-year median of 1.27. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 4.89. Wuling Motors Holdings' value of 3.27% is 33.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wuling Motors Holdings ranks #900 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wuling Motors Holdings has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wuling Motors Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Wuling Motors Holdings ranks #900 out of 1321 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Wuling Motors Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.89. Wuling Motors Holdings' value of 3.27% is 33.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.27 vs. the industry median of 4.89, Wuling Motors Holdings 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 4.89, based on 1,321 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. Wuling Motors Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 3.27% is 33.1% 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 Wuling Motors Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wuling Motors Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 3.27%, which is 157% above median its own 10-year median of 1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wuling Motors Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wuling Motors Holdings (WLMTF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.06, compared to a current price of $0.05 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.27%, which is 157% above median its 10-year median of 1.27 and 33.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.89. Wuling Motors Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Wuling Motors Holdings (WLMTF), the current Operating Margin % is 3.27% 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 Wuling Motors Holdings (WLMTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wuling Motors Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.05 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.06.
GuruFocus considers Wuling Motors Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WLMTF:
Operating Margin %: 3.27% (157% above median its 10-year median of 1.27)
GF Value™: $0.06 vs. price of $0.05 (18.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.1% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#900 of 1321)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WLMTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wuling Motors Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in trading and manufacturing of automotive components, vehicle power supply systems, and the assembly of commercial vehicles. The Group's product offerings include gears, suspension assemblies, seats, engine hood panels, roof panels, powertrain systems, and specialized vehicles, among others. Its operating segments are: Vehicles' power supply systems, Automotive components and other industrial services, Commercial vehicles assembly, and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from the Automotive components and other industrial services segment, which manufactures and sells automotive components and accessories, trades in steel, and provides water and power supply services. The Group's main market is the Chinese Mainland.
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