Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure (ASX:DBI) Operating Margin %: -22.37% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:DBI Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Ltd ASX:DBI
45 GF Score
Price A$5.58
GF Value A$3.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Operating Margin %?

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure ASX:DBI -1.93% 45 Operating Margin % is -22.37% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:DBI with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Transportation companies, Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure ranks better than 59.58% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-59.0 Mil. Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$263.9 Mil. Therefore, Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -22.37%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:DBI' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.82   Med: 29.83   Max: 41.99
Current: 9.82


ASX:DBI's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
59.58% of 1002 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.275 vs ASX:DBI: 9.82

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-59.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$64.7 Mil.


Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure  (ASX:DBI) Operating Margin % Explanation

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.


Be Aware

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 Nokia’s 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.


Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Operating Margin % Related Terms


Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure'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.

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Operating Margin % Chart

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
41.99 31.70 29.83 22.27 9.82

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Semi-Annual Data
Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 24.80 31.72 11.21 31.30 -22.37

ASX:DBI vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure'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.


Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Operating Margin % Calculation

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.

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=64.737 / 659.358
=9.82 %

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-59.04 / 263.926
=-22.37 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of -22.37% mean?
Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure (ASX:DBI) has a Operating Margin % of -22.37% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure and its competitors. Over the past decade, Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.82 to 41.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure ranks #405 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure's Operating Margin % too high?
Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure's current Operating Margin % is -22.37%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.82 to a high of 41.99. Based on the distribution chart, Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure ranks #405 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure's Operating Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure ranks #405 out of 1002 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.28. Historically, Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.82 to 41.99 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 Operating Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.28, based on 1,002 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. 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 Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure's current Operating Margin % is -22.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure (ASX:DBI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.88, compared to a current price of A$5.58 — trading 43.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -22.37%. Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 11 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 Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure (ASX:DBI), the current Operating Margin % is -22.37% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure (ASX:DBI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$5.58 is trading 43.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.88. GuruFocus considers Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:DBI:

  • Operating Margin %: -22.37%
  • GF Value™: A$3.88 vs. price of A$5.58 (43.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 11 warning signs

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


Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Business Description

Address 1 Eagle Street, Level 15, Waterfront Place, Brisbane, QLD, AUS, 4000
Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure operates the Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal near Mackay in Central Queensland. It serves close to 20 coal mines in the central Bowen Basin and has maximum capacity to export 84 million metric tons per year. The terminal is lightly regulated under the purview of the Queensland Competition Authority. The firm has a lease over the terminal until 2051, with an option to extend to 2100.
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