DP WorldDFM:DPW Net Margin % is 12.90% as of Dec. 2019, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 23.31. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. DP World's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2019 was د.إ1,864.87 Mil. DP World's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2019 was د.إ14,454.10 Mil. Therefore, DP World's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was 12.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DP World's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DFM:DPW'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.75 Med: 23.31 Max: 28.4
Current: 16.69
DFM:DPW's Net Margin % is not ranked
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 4.98
vs DFM:DPW: 16.69
DP World (DFM:DPW) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
DP World Net Margin % Related Terms
DP World Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DP World's Net 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 Marine Shipping subindustry, DP World's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
DP World Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, DP World's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DP World's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
DP World (DFM:DPW) has a Net Margin % of 12.90% as of Dec. 2019. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on DP World and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 23.31. Over the past decade, DP World's Net Margin % has ranged from 11.75 to 28.40.
Is DP World's Net Margin % too high?
DP World's current Net Margin % of 12.90% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 23.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.75 to a high of 28.40. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. DP World's value of 12.90% is 159% above this industry median.
How does DP World's Net Margin % compare to KEX?
DP World's Net Margin % of 12.90% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. DP World's value of 12.90% is 159% above this benchmark. Historically, DP World's own Net Margin % has ranged from 11.75 to 28.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.31 vs. the industry median of 4.98, DP World 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 Net Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.98, based on 1,008 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. DP World's current Net Margin % of 12.90% is 159% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on DP World and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DP World's current Net Margin % is 12.90%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 23.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DP World stock overvalued right now?
DP World (DFM:DPW) has a current Net Margin % of 12.90%. The current Net Margin % is 12.90%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 23.31 and 159% above the Transportation industry median of 4.98. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DP World (DFM:DPW), the current Net Margin % is 12.90% as of Dec. 2019. 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.
DP World PLC is a transportation and logistics company, domiciled in the United Arab Emirates. The company develops and manages international marine and inland terminal facilities, operates industrial parks and economic zones, and provides logistics services. DP World organises itself into three geographical segments: Asia-Pacific and the Indian subcontinent; Australia and Americas; and the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. The company derives the vast majority of revenue from the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.
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