NS United Kaiun KaishaFRA:8WN -0.55%76 Operating Margin % is 9.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 7.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:8WN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, NS United Kaiun Kaisha ranks better than 56.7% on this metric.
NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN) 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.
NS United Kaiun Kaisha Operating Margin % Related Terms
NS United Kaiun Kaisha Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NS United Kaiun Kaisha'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.
NS United Kaiun Kaisha Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, NS United Kaiun Kaisha'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.
NS United Kaiun Kaisha Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Operating Margin % falls into.
NS United Kaiun Kaisha 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.
NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN) has a Operating Margin % of 9.33% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on NS United Kaiun Kaisha and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 7.04. Over the past decade, NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.74 to 13.63. According to the industry distribution chart, NS United Kaiun Kaisha ranks #436 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Operating Margin % too high?
NS United Kaiun Kaisha's current Operating Margin % of 9.33% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 7.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.74 to a high of 13.63. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. NS United Kaiun Kaisha's value of 9.33% is 26.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NS United Kaiun Kaisha ranks #436 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NS United Kaiun Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, NS United Kaiun Kaisha ranks #436 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts NS United Kaiun Kaisha in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. NS United Kaiun Kaisha's value of 9.33% is 26.8% above this benchmark. Historically, NS United Kaiun Kaisha's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.74 to 13.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.04 vs. the industry median of 7.36, NS United Kaiun Kaisha 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. NS United Kaiun Kaisha's current Operating Margin % of 9.33% is 26.8% 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 NS United Kaiun Kaisha 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. NS United Kaiun Kaisha's current Operating Margin % is 9.33%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 7.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NS United Kaiun Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.20, compared to a current price of €36.20 — trading 49.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.33%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 7.04 and 26.8% above the Transportation industry median of 7.36. NS United Kaiun Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN), the current Operating Margin % is 9.33% 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 NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NS United Kaiun Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €36.20 is trading 49.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.20.
GuruFocus considers NS United Kaiun Kaisha to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8WN:
Operating Margin %: 9.33% (33% above median its 10-year median of 7.04)
GF Value™: €24.20 vs. price of €36.20 (49.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.8% above the Transportation median (#436 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8WN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NS United Kaiun Kaisha Ltd is engaged in the marine business. The company provides land and sea transportation, operates as a shipping agent for land, air, and marine transportation, and property and act as some life insurance agency operations. Additionally, it also manufactures, maintains and sells shipping equipment as well as is also involved in the real-estate operations. The company offers marine transportation services such as raw materials and fuel for the iron production industry, raw materials for other industries, various energy resources, industrial products, and feed grains.
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