Qatar Navigation QSCDSMD:QNNS +1.28%100 Operating Margin % is 17.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 15.70. GuruFocus rates DSMD:QNNS with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ق12.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Transportation companies, Qatar Navigation QSC ranks better than 76.58% 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.
Qatar Navigation QSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
Qatar Navigation QSC Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qatar Navigation QSC'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, Qatar Navigation QSC'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.
Qatar Navigation QSC Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Qatar Navigation QSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qatar Navigation QSC'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.
Qatar Navigation QSC'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.
Qatar Navigation QSC (DSMD:QNNS) has a Operating Margin % of 17.17% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Qatar Navigation QSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.70. Over the past decade, Qatar Navigation QSC's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.09 to 21.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Qatar Navigation QSC ranks #234 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is Qatar Navigation QSC's Operating Margin % too high?
Qatar Navigation QSC's current Operating Margin % of 17.17% is near median its 10-year median of 15.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.09 to a high of 21.76. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Qatar Navigation QSC's value of 17.17% is 133.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qatar Navigation QSC ranks #234 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Qatar Navigation QSC has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qatar Navigation QSC's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Qatar Navigation QSC ranks #234 out of 999 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Qatar Navigation QSC in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Qatar Navigation QSC's value of 17.17% is 133.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Qatar Navigation QSC's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.09 to 21.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.70 vs. the industry median of 7.36, Qatar Navigation QSC 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 7.36, based on 999 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. Qatar Navigation QSC's current Operating Margin % of 17.17% is 133.3% 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 Qatar Navigation QSC 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. Qatar Navigation QSC's current Operating Margin % is 17.17%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qatar Navigation QSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qatar Navigation QSC (DSMD:QNNS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق12.89, compared to a current price of ر.ق10.28 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 17.17%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.70 and 133.3% above the Transportation industry median of 7.36. Qatar Navigation QSC's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 2 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 Qatar Navigation QSC (DSMD:QNNS), the current Operating Margin % is 17.17% 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 Qatar Navigation QSC (DSMD:QNNS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qatar Navigation QSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ر.ق10.28 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق12.89.
GuruFocus considers Qatar Navigation QSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DSMD:QNNS:
Operating Margin %: 17.17% (near median its 10-year median of 15.70)
GF Value™: ر.ق12.89 vs. price of ر.ق10.28 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 133.3% above the Transportation median (#234 of 999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSMD:QNNS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qatar Navigation QSC company provides diversified maritime and logistics companies in the Middle East with a focus on providing integrated transport and supply chain solutions. Milaha's current activities include Maritime and Logistics; Gas and Petrochem; Offshore Marine; Marine and Technical Services; and Capital. The Segment includes Milaha Capital, Milaha Maritime and Logistics, Milaha Offshore, Milaha Tradings, Milaha Gas and Petrochem, Milaha Corporate. Maximum of revenue is from Milaha Gas and Petrochem segment. Geographically operates in Qatar, Singapore, UAE, Germany, India, with maximum revenue from Qatar.
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