Aftab Automobiles (DHA:AFTABAUTO) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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DHA:AFTABAUTO Aftab Automobiles Ltd DHA:AFTABAUTO
69 GF Score
Price BDT28.20
GF Value BDT37.78
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Aftab Automobiles Profitability Rank?

Aftab Automobiles DHA:AFTABAUTO 69 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates DHA:AFTABAUTO with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT37.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Aftab Automobiles has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Aftab Automobiles's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.23%. As of today, Aftab Automobiles's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Aftab Automobiles Profitability Rank Related Terms


DHA:AFTABAUTO vs TSLA, GM, F: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Aftab Automobiles's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Aftab Automobiles Profitability Rank vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Aftab Automobiles's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aftab Automobiles's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Aftab Automobiles Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Aftab Automobiles has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

Aftab Automobiles's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=33.658 / 220.951
=15.23 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Aftab Automobiles has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Aftab Automobiles Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -23.1%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Aftab Automobiles (DHA:AFTABAUTO) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Aftab Automobiles and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Aftab Automobiles' Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00.
Is Aftab Automobiles' Profitability Rank too high?
Aftab Automobiles' current Profitability Rank of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Aftab Automobiles has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aftab Automobiles' Profitability Rank compare to TSLA and GM?
Aftab Automobiles' Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. Historically, Aftab Automobiles' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Aftab Automobiles and its competitors. Aftab Automobiles's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aftab Automobiles stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aftab Automobiles (DHA:AFTABAUTO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT37.78, compared to a current price of BDT28.20 — trading 25.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Aftab Automobiles' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aftab Automobiles (DHA:AFTABAUTO), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 Aftab Automobiles (DHA:AFTABAUTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aftab Automobiles stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of BDT28.20 is trading 25.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT37.78. GuruFocus considers Aftab Automobiles to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:AFTABAUTO:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: BDT37.78 vs. price of BDT28.20 (25.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:AFTABAUTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aftab Automobiles Business Description

Address 205-207, Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka, BGD, 1208
Aftab Automobiles Ltd is mainly a vehicle assembler and bus body fabricator operating in Bangladesh. The company has been assembling Toyota and Hino vehicles. Its activities include assembling Toyota Land Cruiser soft top and pick up, Land Cruiser Prado, Hino bus, and Hino mini bus and truck chassis, with a yearly production capacity in three shifts. Presently, the company is mainly engaged in assembling Hino bus chassis and bus body fabrication, including luxury buses that operate on routes across the country as well as international routes. The company operates through three operating segments, namely the assembling unit, motorcycle unit, and body unit, with the majority of revenue generated from the assembling unit. The company operates in Bangladesh.
69GF Score

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