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Capital Clean Energy CarriersCCEC +1.24%79 Operating Margin % is 50.63% as of Jun. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 37.81. GuruFocus rates CCEC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Transportation companies, Capital Clean Energy Carriers ranks better than 98.51% on this metric.
Capital Clean Energy Carriers (NAS:CCEC) 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.
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Operating Margin % Related Terms
Capital Clean Energy Carriers 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.
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Operating Margin % Chart
CCEC vs GSL, SFL, GNK: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Capital Clean Energy Carriers'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.
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Capital Clean Energy Carriers's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capital Clean Energy Carriers's Operating Margin % falls into.
Capital Clean Energy Carriers 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.
Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC) has a Operating Margin % of 50.63% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Capital Clean Energy Carriers and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 37.81. Over the past decade, Capital Clean Energy Carriers' Operating Margin % has ranged from 31.32 to 54.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Capital Clean Energy Carriers ranks #15 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Capital Clean Energy Carriers' Operating Margin % too high?
Capital Clean Energy Carriers' current Operating Margin % of 50.63% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 37.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.32 to a high of 54.48. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 6.99. Capital Clean Energy Carriers' value of 50.63% is 624.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capital Clean Energy Carriers ranks #15 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Capital Clean Energy Carriers has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Clean Energy Carriers' Operating Margin % compare to GSL and SFL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Capital Clean Energy Carriers ranks #15 out of 1005 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Capital Clean Energy Carriers in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.99. Capital Clean Energy Carriers' value of 50.63% is 624.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Capital Clean Energy Carriers' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 31.32 to 54.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.81 vs. the industry median of 6.99, Capital Clean Energy Carriers 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 Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.99, based on 1,005 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. Capital Clean Energy Carriers's current Operating Margin % of 50.63% is 624.3% 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 Capital Clean Energy Carriers and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capital Clean Energy Carriers's current Operating Margin % is 50.63%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 37.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capital Clean Energy Carriers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.29, compared to a current price of $22.78 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 50.63%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 37.81 and 624.3% above the Transportation industry median of 6.99. Capital Clean Energy Carriers' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC), the current Operating Margin % is 50.63% as of Jun. 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 Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Clean Energy Carriers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.78 is trading 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.29.
GuruFocus considers Capital Clean Energy Carriers to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CCEC:
Operating Margin %: 50.63% (34% above median its 10-year median of 37.81)
GF Value™: $20.29 vs. price of $22.78 (12.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 624.3% above the Transportation median (#15 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp is an international shipping company. It is the platform of gas carriage solutions with a focus on the energy transition. The company owns 20 high-specification vessels, including 12 latest-generation LNG carriers (LNG/Cs) and eight legacy Neo-Panamax container vessels.
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