The Colonial Motor Company Limited
CMO
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#18684
Colonial Motor Company Limited, along with its various subsidiary businesses,... Colonial Motor Company Limited, along with its various subsidiary businesses, functions as a prominent operator of franchised automotive dealerships throughout New Zealand. The enterprise oversees twelve Ford vehicle outlets, seven of which simultaneously serve as Mazda franchises. Its operations are further diversified by the distribution and sale of Kenworth and DAF heavy commercial vehicles, in addition to retailing agricultural equipment and tractors from New Holland, Case IH, and Kubota. This long-established company, founded in 1859, maintains its headquarters in Wellington, New Zealand.
Share Price
$3.84
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$125.47M
Change (1 day)
-1.32%
Change (1 year)
-16.84%
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Operating Margin for The Colonial Motor Company Limited (CMO)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 3.32%
According to The Colonial Motor Company Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 3.32%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 9.54%.
Operating Margin history for The Colonial Motor Company Limited from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 3.32% | -65.20% |
| 2025 | 9.54% | 134.40% |
| 2024 | 4.07% | -22.77% |
| 2023 | 5.27% | 5.40% |
| 2022 | 5.00% | 9.41% |
| 2021 | 4.57% | 18.39% |
| 2020 | 3.86% | -4.46% |
| 2019 | 4.04% | -9.82% |
| 2018 | 4.48% | 12.28% |
| 2017 | 3.99% | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 3.62% | -0.55% |
| 2015 | 3.64% | -13.95% |
| 2014 | 4.23% | 9.30% |
| 2013 | 3.87% | -13.03% |
| 2012 | 4.45% | 39.94% |
| 2011 | 3.18% | 37.66% |
| 2010 | 2.31% | -22.48% |
| 2009 | 2.98% | -7.74% |
| 2008 | 3.23% | 5.56% |
| 2007 | 3.06% | -24.07% |
| 2006 | 4.03% | 14.49% |
| 2005 | 3.52% | 18.12% |
| 2004 | 2.98% | -4.18% |
| 2003 | 3.11% | 0.32% |
| 2002 | 3.10% | -10.66% |
| 2001 | 3.47% | 0.00% |
| 2000 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.74% | -97.37% |
US
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| 3.71% | -98.88% |
US
|
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| 4.33% | -98.70% |
BE
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| -161.48% | -148.64% |
US
|
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| 13.28% | -96.00% |
TW
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about The Colonial Motor Company Limited's operating margin
What is The Colonial Motor Company Limited's operating margin?
The Colonial Motor Company Limited's operating margin is 3.32%, as of Nov 2026.
What was The Colonial Motor Company Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, The Colonial Motor Company Limited's operating margin was 9.54%, compared with 4.07% in 2024.
How has The Colonial Motor Company Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, The Colonial Motor Company Limited's operating margin was highest in 2025 (9.54%) and lowest in 2020 (3.86%).
How does The Colonial Motor Company Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
The Colonial Motor Company Limited's operating margin (3.32%) is higher than that of 1 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Hotai Motor Co.,Ltd., with 13.28%.