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Arko PetroleumAPC -0.10%16 Operating Margin % is 1.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 1.38. GuruFocus rates APC with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 924 Oil & Gas companies, Arko Petroleum ranks worse than 68.51% on this metric.
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.
Arko Petroleum Operating Margin % Related Terms
Arko Petroleum Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arko Petroleum'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.
APC vs CAPL, CLNE, SGU: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Arko Petroleum'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.
Arko Petroleum Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Arko Petroleum's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arko Petroleum'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.
Arko Petroleum'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.
Arko Petroleum (APC) has a Operating Margin % of 1.50% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Arko Petroleum and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.38. Over the past decade, Arko Petroleum's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.28 to 1.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Arko Petroleum ranks #633 out of 924 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 68.5%.
Is Arko Petroleum's Operating Margin % too high?
Arko Petroleum's current Operating Margin % of 1.50% is near median its 10-year median of 1.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 1.51. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Margin % is 7.11. Arko Petroleum's value of 1.50% is 78.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arko Petroleum ranks #633 out of 924 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arko Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arko Petroleum's Operating Margin % compare to CAPL and CLNE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Arko Petroleum ranks #633 out of 924 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Arko Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.11. Arko Petroleum's value of 1.50% is 78.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Arko Petroleum's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.28 to 1.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.38 vs. the industry median of 7.11, Arko Petroleum has consistently been below 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Operating Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 7.11, based on 924 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. Arko Petroleum's current Operating Margin % of 1.50% is 78.9% below 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 Arko Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arko Petroleum's current Operating Margin % is 1.50%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arko Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Arko Petroleum (APC) has a current Operating Margin % of 1.50%. The current Operating Margin % is 1.50%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.38 and 78.9% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.11. Arko Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 2 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 Arko Petroleum (APC), the current Operating Margin % is 1.50% 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.
Arko Petroleum Corp is a fuel distribution company. It operates through three reportable segments: i) Wholesale: Distributes fuel to gas stations, sub-wholesalers, and bulk purchasers, typically under long-term contracts on a cost-plus or consignment basis. ii) Fleet Fueling: Operates proprietary and third-party cardlock locations serving commercial and municipal fleets, and earns commissions from proprietary fuel card sales. iii) GPMP: Supplies fuel to ARKO Retail Sites at cost plus a fixed margin, charges fixed fees to certain sites. The company generates the majority of revenue from the Wholesale segment.
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