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CAI:SCTS's Operating Margin % is not ranked *
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 5.79 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Operating Margin % only.
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling (CAI:SCTS) 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 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.
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling Operating Margin % Related Terms
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling 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.
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling Operating Margin % Chart
CAI:SCTS vs HON, MMM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling'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.
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling Operating Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling's Operating Margin % falls into.
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling 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.
* 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.
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling (CAI:SCTS) has a Operating Margin % of 87.46% as of Nov. 2024. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling and its competitors.
Is Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling's Operating Margin % too high?
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling's current Operating Margin % is 87.46%. The Conglomerates industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling's value of 87.46% is 1410.5% above this industry median. Overall, Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling's Operating Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling's Operating Margin % of 87.46% can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling's value of 87.46% is 1410.5% above this benchmark. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Operating Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 5.79, based on 549 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. Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling's current Operating Margin % of 87.46% is 1410.5% 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 Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling's current Operating Margin % is 87.46%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling stock overvalued right now?
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling (CAI:SCTS) has a current Operating Margin % of 87.46%. The current Operating Margin % is 87.46% and 1410.5% above the Conglomerates industry median of 5.79. Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling's overall GF Score™ is 8/100. 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 Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling (CAI:SCTS), the current Operating Margin % is 87.46% as of Nov. 2024. 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.
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling Business Description
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling is engaged in investment, management & operations for technology development, scientific labs & research & training centers. It also offers software development & design services, & data entry, among others.
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