Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS (IST:ISDMR) 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.
Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS Operating Margin % Related Terms
Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS 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.
Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS Operating Margin % Chart
IST:ISDMR vs NUE, STLD, RS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS'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.
Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS Operating Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS's Operating Margin % falls into.
Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS 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.
Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS (IST:ISDMR) has a Operating Margin % of 4.97% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 16.81. Over the past decade, Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.02 to 36.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS ranks #198 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS's Operating Margin % too high?
Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS's current Operating Margin % of 4.97% is 70% below median its 10-year median of 16.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.02 to a high of 36.50. The Steel industry median Operating Margin % is 3.01. Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS's value of 4.97% is 65.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS ranks #198 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS's Operating Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS ranks #198 out of 611 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.01. Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS's value of 4.97% is 65.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.02 to 36.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.81 vs. the industry median of 3.01, Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS 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 Steel company?
The median Operating Margin % among Steel companies is 3.01, based on 611 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. Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS's current Operating Margin % of 4.97% is 65.1% 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 Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS's current Operating Margin % is 4.97%, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 16.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS (IST:ISDMR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺47.06, compared to a current price of ₺56.25 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.97%, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 16.81 and 65.1% above the Steel industry median of 3.01. Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS (IST:ISDMR), the current Operating Margin % is 4.97% 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 Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS (IST:ISDMR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺56.25 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺47.06.
GuruFocus considers Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:ISDMR:
Operating Margin %: 4.97% (70% below median its 10-year median of 16.81)
GF Value™: ₺47.06 vs. price of ₺56.25 (19.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.1% above the Steel median (#198 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:ISDMR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS is engaged in the production and sale of iron products, flat and long steel products, and their by-products. The company's main products are billet, slab, coil, plate, and wire rod and by-products are coke, benzol, ammonium sulfate, and slag.
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