International Container Terminal ServicesICTEY 62 Operating Margin % is 51.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 42.67. GuruFocus rates ICTEY with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, International Container Terminal Services ranks better than 98.61% on this metric.
International Container Terminal Services (OTCPK:ICTEY) 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.
International Container Terminal Services Operating Margin % Related Terms
International Container Terminal Services 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.
International Container Terminal Services Operating Margin % Chart
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International Container Terminal Services Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, International Container Terminal Services'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.
International Container Terminal Services Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
International Container Terminal Services 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.
International Container Terminal Services (ICTEY) has a Operating Margin % of 51.81% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on International Container Terminal Services and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 42.67. Over the past decade, International Container Terminal Services' Operating Margin % has ranged from 31.98 to 52.38. According to the industry distribution chart, International Container Terminal Services ranks #14 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is International Container Terminal Services' Operating Margin % too high?
International Container Terminal Services' current Operating Margin % of 51.81% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 42.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.98 to a high of 52.38. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. International Container Terminal Services' value of 51.81% is 603.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Container Terminal Services ranks #14 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, International Container Terminal Services has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Container Terminal Services' Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, International Container Terminal Services ranks #14 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This places International Container Terminal Services in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. International Container Terminal Services' value of 51.81% is 603.9% above this benchmark. Historically, International Container Terminal Services' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 31.98 to 52.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.67 vs. the industry median of 7.36, International Container Terminal Services 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. International Container Terminal Services's current Operating Margin % of 51.81% is 603.9% 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 International Container Terminal Services 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. International Container Terminal Services's current Operating Margin % is 51.81%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 42.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Container Terminal Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Container Terminal Services (ICTEY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.67, compared to a current price of $75.00 — trading 99.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 51.81%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 42.67 and 603.9% above the Transportation industry median of 7.36. International Container Terminal Services' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 International Container Terminal Services (ICTEY), the current Operating Margin % is 51.81% 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 International Container Terminal Services (ICTEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Container Terminal Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $75.00 is trading 99.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.67.
GuruFocus considers International Container Terminal Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ICTEY:
Operating Margin %: 51.81% (21% above median its 10-year median of 42.67)
GF Value™: $37.67 vs. price of $75.00 (99.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 603.9% above the Transportation median (#14 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ICTEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Container Terminal Services Business Description
International Container Terminal Services Inc is engaged in the development, management, and operation of container terminals and serves as a developer, manager, and operator of common user origin and destination container terminals for the international container shipping industry. The Company operates on multiple continents and continues to pursue container terminal opportunities internationally. It also handles general cargo and provides ancillary services such as storage, container packing and unpacking, inspection, weighing, and services for refrigerated containers (reefers). The Group operates principally in one industry segment, cargo handling and related services, and geographically operates in Asia, EMEA, and the Americas, with Asia contributing the maximum revenue.
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