MZDAY (Mazda Motor) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median

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MZDAY Mazda Motor Corp MZDAY
85 GF Score
Price $3.33
GF Value $3.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Mazda Motor Profitability Rank?

Mazda Motor MZDAY -0.69% 85 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates MZDAY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Mazda Motor 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.

Mazda Motor's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.27%. As of today, Mazda Motor's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


Mazda Motor Profitability Rank Related Terms


MZDAY vs TSLA, GM, F: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Mazda Motor'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.


Mazda Motor Profitability Rank vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Mazda Motor's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Mazda Motor 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.

Mazda Motor 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.

Mazda Motor'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 )
=470.744 / 8927.709
=5.27 %

* 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

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Mazda Motor has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

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

Good Sign:

Mazda Motor Corp operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Mazda Motor (MZDAY) 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 Mazda Motor and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Mazda Motor's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00.
Is Mazda Motor's Profitability Rank too high?
Mazda Motor's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Mazda Motor has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mazda Motor's Profitability Rank compare to TSLA and GM?
Mazda Motor's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. Historically, Mazda Motor's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00 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 Mazda Motor and its competitors. Mazda Motor's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mazda Motor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mazda Motor (MZDAY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.92, compared to a current price of $3.33 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Mazda Motor's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 Mazda Motor (MZDAY), 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 Mazda Motor (MZDAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mazda Motor stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.33 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.92. GuruFocus considers Mazda Motor to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MZDAY:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $3.92 vs. price of $3.33 (15% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Mazda Motor Business Description

Address 3-1 Shinchi, Fuchu-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima, JPN, 730-8670
Mazda Motor Corp is a Japanese automobile manufacturer. The company mainly manufactures passenger cars and commercial vehicles. It also manufactures diesel and petroleum gasoline engines, along with manual and automatic transmissions for vehicles. The vast majority of the companys production is manufactured locally. The company segments itself across four geographic areas: Japan, North America, Europe, and other markets.
85GF Score

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