APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)BAH:APMTB +0.74%82 Operating Margin % is 16.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 27.39. GuruFocus rates BAH:APMTB with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of BHD1.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,765 Construction companies, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) ranks better than 94.22% 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.
APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) Operating Margin % Related Terms
APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Infrastructure Operations subindustry, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'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.
APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'s Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'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.
* 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.
APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) (BAH:APMTB) has a Operating Margin % of 16.35% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 27.39. Over the past decade, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'s Operating Margin % has ranged from 22.50 to 33.36. According to the industry distribution chart, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) ranks #102 out of 1765 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'s Operating Margin % too high?
APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'s current Operating Margin % of 16.35% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 27.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.50 to a high of 33.36. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'s value of 16.35% is 177.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) ranks #102 out of 1765 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'s Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) ranks #102 out of 1765 companies for Operating Margin %. This places APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'s value of 16.35% is 177.6% above this benchmark. Historically, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'s own Operating Margin % has ranged from 22.50 to 33.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.39 vs. the industry median of 5.89, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) 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 Operating Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,765 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. APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'s current Operating Margin % of 16.35% is 177.6% 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 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 APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'s current Operating Margin % is 16.35%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 27.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) (BAH:APMTB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD1.10, compared to a current price of BHD0.95 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 16.35%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 27.39 and 177.6% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'s overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) (BAH:APMTB), the current Operating Margin % is 16.35% 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 APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) (BAH:APMTB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BHD0.95 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of BHD1.10.
GuruFocus considers APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BAH:APMTB:
Operating Margin %: 16.35% (40% below median its 10-year median of 27.39)
GF Value™: BHD1.10 vs. price of BHD0.95 (13.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 177.6% above the Construction median (#102 of 1765)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:APMTB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) Business Description
APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) operates Khalifa Bin Salman Port and is a multi-purpose facility for domestic cargo, cruise traffic, and a trans-shipment hub for the growing Gulf shipping market. Services offered by the company include the provision of container operations, general cargo, marine, logistical services, online services, container terminal, general cargo, and cruise terminal. In addition, it also offers marine services including Full Container Loads, Less-than Container Loads, livestock, domestic export/import, transhipment, pilotage, towage, and mooring. The Company operates only in one Business Segment, i.e., Port Services, which includes services such as Container services, General Cargo services, and Marine services, and the activities incidental thereto within Bahrain.
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