Kelsian GroupFRA:CY4 -0.76%90 Operating Margin % is 5.81% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 5.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:CY4 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.69 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Kelsian Group ranks worse than 56.41% on this metric.
Kelsian Group (FRA:CY4) 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.
Kelsian Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kelsian Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kelsian Group'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.
FRA:CY4 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Kelsian Group'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.
Kelsian Group Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kelsian Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kelsian Group'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.
Kelsian Group's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Kelsian Group (FRA:CY4) has a Operating Margin % of 5.81% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kelsian Group and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 5.25. Over the past decade, Kelsian Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.53 to 17.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #568 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is Kelsian Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Kelsian Group's current Operating Margin % of 5.81% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 5.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.53 to a high of 17.98. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Kelsian Group's value of 5.81% is 21.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #568 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kelsian Group has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelsian Group's Operating Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #568 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kelsian Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Kelsian Group's value of 5.81% is 21.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Kelsian Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.53 to 17.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.25 vs. the industry median of 7.36, Kelsian Group 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. Kelsian Group's current Operating Margin % of 5.81% is 21.1% 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 Kelsian Group 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. Kelsian Group's current Operating Margin % is 5.81%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 5.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kelsian Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelsian Group (FRA:CY4) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.69, compared to a current price of €2.60 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.81%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 5.25 and 21.1% below the Transportation industry median of 7.36. Kelsian Group's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Kelsian Group (FRA:CY4), the current Operating Margin % is 5.81% 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 Kelsian Group (FRA:CY4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelsian Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.60 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.69.
GuruFocus considers Kelsian Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CY4:
Operating Margin %: 5.81% (11% above median its 10-year median of 5.25)
GF Value™: €3.69 vs. price of €2.60 (29.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.1% below the Transportation median (#568 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CY4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kelsian operates public transport bus services throughout Australia, Singapore, and the UK on behalf of state governments. In the private sector, the group provides commuter transport services to resource companies, corporates, and education providers in Australia and the United States. Kelsian also provides marine transportation and a variety of tourism-related services throughout Australia, including ferry services, leisure cruises, accommodation, bus tours, and packaged holidays. In February 2026, Kelsian announced it had entered into an agreement to divest the leisure-centric tourism assets.
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