Qingdao Port International CoFRA:0QP -2.80%94 Operating Margin % is 23.01% as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 27.12. GuruFocus rates FRA:0QP with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Qingdao Port International Co ranks better than 89.37% on this metric.
Qingdao Port International Co (FRA:0QP) 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.
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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.
Qingdao Port International Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Qingdao Port International Co 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.
Qingdao Port International Co Operating Margin % Chart
Qingdao Port International Co Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Qingdao Port International Co'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.
Qingdao Port International Co Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Qingdao Port International Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qingdao Port International Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Qingdao Port International Co 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.
Qingdao Port International Co (FRA:0QP) has a Operating Margin % of 23.01% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Qingdao Port International Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 27.12. Over the past decade, Qingdao Port International Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.67 to 30.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Qingdao Port International Co ranks #107 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Qingdao Port International Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Qingdao Port International Co's current Operating Margin % of 23.01% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 27.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.67 to a high of 30.40. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Qingdao Port International Co's value of 23.01% is 212.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qingdao Port International Co ranks #107 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Qingdao Port International Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qingdao Port International Co's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Qingdao Port International Co ranks #107 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Qingdao Port International Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Qingdao Port International Co's value of 23.01% is 212.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Qingdao Port International Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.67 to 30.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.12 vs. the industry median of 7.36, Qingdao Port International Co 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 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. Qingdao Port International Co's current Operating Margin % of 23.01% is 212.6% 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 Qingdao Port International Co 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. Qingdao Port International Co's current Operating Margin % is 23.01%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 27.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qingdao Port International Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingdao Port International Co (FRA:0QP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.66, compared to a current price of €0.70 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 23.01%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 27.12 and 212.6% above the Transportation industry median of 7.36. Qingdao Port International Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Qingdao Port International Co (FRA:0QP), the current Operating Margin % is 23.01% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Qingdao Port International Co (FRA:0QP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingdao Port International Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.70 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.66.
GuruFocus considers Qingdao Port International Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:0QP:
Operating Margin %: 23.01% (15% below median its 10-year median of 27.12)
GF Value™: €0.66 vs. price of €0.70 (5.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 212.6% above the Transportation median (#107 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0QP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qingdao Port International Co Business Description
Qingdao Port International Co Ltd is a Chinese company that acts as an operator of the Port of Qingdao. It provides a range of port-related services including basic port services such as stevedoring and storage services, ancillary and extended services such as logistics and financing-related services. The company has five operating segments; container handling and ancillary services, Dry bulk and general cargo handling and ancillary services liquid bulk handling and ancillary services, logistics and port value-added services, port ancillary services, and financial services. It derives a majority of its revenue from the logistics and port value-added services segment.
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