DFDS ASCHIX:DFDSC 68 Operating Margin % is 0.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 8.69. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DFDSC with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of kr148.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, DFDS AS ranks worse than 80.83% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. DFDS AS's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr13 Mil. DFDS AS's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr7,353 Mil. Therefore, DFDS AS's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.18%.
Warning Sign:
DFDS AS operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -22.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DFDS AS's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:DFDSc'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.32 Med: 8.69 Max: 12.14
Current: 1.38
CHIX:DFDSc's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 80.83% of 1007
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.36
vs CHIX:DFDSc: 1.38
DFDS AS's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -22.80% per year.
DFDS AS's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr13 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr425 Mil.
DFDS AS (CHIX:DFDSc) 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.
DFDS AS Operating Margin % Related Terms
DFDS AS Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DFDS AS'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, DFDS AS'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.
DFDS AS Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, DFDS AS's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DFDS AS'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.
DFDS AS'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.
DFDS AS (CHIX:DFDSC) has a Operating Margin % of 0.18% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on DFDS AS and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 8.69. Over the past decade, DFDS AS's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.32 to 12.14. According to the industry distribution chart, DFDS AS ranks #814 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 80.8%.
Is DFDS AS's Operating Margin % too high?
DFDS AS's current Operating Margin % of 0.18% is 98% below median its 10-year median of 8.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.32 to a high of 12.14. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. DFDS AS's value of 0.18% is 97.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DFDS AS ranks #814 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DFDS AS has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DFDS AS's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, DFDS AS ranks #814 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This places DFDS AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. DFDS AS's value of 0.18% is 97.6% below this benchmark. Historically, DFDS AS's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.32 to 12.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.69 vs. the industry median of 7.36, DFDS AS 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 a Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.36, based on 1,007 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. DFDS AS's current Operating Margin % of 0.18% is 97.6% 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 DFDS AS and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DFDS AS's current Operating Margin % is 0.18%, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 8.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DFDS AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFDS AS (CHIX:DFDSC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr148.92, compared to a current price of kr140.20 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.18%, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 8.69 and 97.6% below the Transportation industry median of 7.36. DFDS AS's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 DFDS AS (CHIX:DFDSC), the current Operating Margin % is 0.18% 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 DFDS AS (CHIX:DFDSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFDS AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr140.20 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr148.92.
GuruFocus considers DFDS AS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:DFDSC:
Operating Margin %: 0.18% (98% below median its 10-year median of 8.69)
GF Value™: kr148.92 vs. price of kr140.20 (5.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.6% below the Transportation median (#814 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:DFDSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DFDS AS is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Denmark. The two main divisions are the ferry division and the logistics division. The ferry division operates ferry routes around Europe, transporting freight, passengers, and passenger cruise ferries. The logistics division provides transport solutions for full and part loads as well as contract logistics solutions, including warehousing. Its main customers include manufacturers of industrial goods. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the ferry division. It has a presence in geographical markets such as the North Sea, the Mediterranean, the Baltic and Channel, Continental, Nordic, and the UK/Ireland.
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