JOST Werke SEXTER:JST -6.63%80 Operating Margin % is 7.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 5.46. GuruFocus rates XTER:JST with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €59.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, JOST Werke SE ranks better than 53.06% on this metric.
JOST Werke SE has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
JOST Werke SE (XTER:JST) 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.
JOST Werke SE Operating Margin % Related Terms
JOST Werke SE Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JOST Werke SE'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.
XTER:JST vs ORLY, AZO: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, JOST Werke SE'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.
JOST Werke SE Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, JOST Werke SE's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JOST Werke SE'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.
JOST Werke SE'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.
JOST Werke SE (XTER:JST) has a Operating Margin % of 7.10% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on JOST Werke SE and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 5.46. Over the past decade, JOST Werke SE's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.77 to 7.78. According to the industry distribution chart, JOST Werke SE ranks #622 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is JOST Werke SE's Operating Margin % too high?
JOST Werke SE's current Operating Margin % of 7.10% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 5.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.77 to a high of 7.78. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. JOST Werke SE's value of 7.10% is 46.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JOST Werke SE ranks #622 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JOST Werke SE has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JOST Werke SE's Operating Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, JOST Werke SE ranks #622 out of 1325 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts JOST Werke SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. JOST Werke SE's value of 7.10% is 46.1% above this benchmark. Historically, JOST Werke SE's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.77 to 7.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.46 vs. the industry median of 4.86, JOST Werke SE has consistently been above 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. JOST Werke SE's current Operating Margin % of 7.10% is 46.1% above 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 JOST Werke SE 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. JOST Werke SE's current Operating Margin % is 7.10%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 5.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JOST Werke SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JOST Werke SE (XTER:JST) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €59.63, compared to a current price of €50.70 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.10%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 5.46 and 46.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.86. JOST Werke SE's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 JOST Werke SE (XTER:JST), the current Operating Margin % is 7.10% 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 JOST Werke SE (XTER:JST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JOST Werke SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €50.70 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of €59.63.
GuruFocus considers JOST Werke SE to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:JST:
Operating Margin %: 7.10% (30% above median its 10-year median of 5.46)
GF Value™: €59.63 vs. price of €50.70 (15% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#622 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:JST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JOST Werke SE designs and engineers its products and systems, and outsources high CapEx steps in the value chain, such as forging, casting and the pre-production of standard materials and parts to suppliers, and follows a local-for-local approach to source, produce and sell locally. It sells its products and systems to commercial vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) and body-builders of trucks, trailers, agricultural tractors and construction and mining equipment, and also sells spare parts and components to dealers and wholesalers who service the aftermarket. The product portfolio includes parts for trucks and trailers, hydraulic components and agricultural tractors. Its segments are EMEA, AMERICAS and APAC, with EMEA generating the majority of revenue.
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