Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS (IST:TUPRS) 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.
Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS Operating Margin % Related Terms
Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri 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.
Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS Operating Margin % Chart
IST:TUPRS vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri 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.
Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS's Operating Margin % falls into.
Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri 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.
Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS (IST:TUPRS) has a Operating Margin % of 4.89% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 8.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS ranks #478 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS's Operating Margin % too high?
Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS's current Operating Margin % of 4.89% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 8.33. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS's value of 4.89% is 28.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS ranks #478 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS's Operating Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS ranks #478 out of 916 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS's value of 4.89% is 28.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.33 vs. the industry median of 6.86, Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Operating Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.86, based on 916 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. Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS's current Operating Margin % of 4.89% is 28.7% 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 Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS's current Operating Margin % is 4.89%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 8.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS (IST:TUPRS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺144.08, compared to a current price of ₺220.40 — trading 53% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.89%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 8.33 and 28.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.86. Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS (IST:TUPRS), the current Operating Margin % is 4.89% 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 Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS (IST:TUPRS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺220.40 is trading 53% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺144.08.
GuruFocus considers Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:TUPRS:
Operating Margin %: 4.89% (41% below median its 10-year median of 8.33)
GF Value™: ₺144.08 vs. price of ₺220.40 (53% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#478 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:TUPRS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS Business Description
Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS provides and refines crude oil through Turkish and international refineries. It also operates petrochemical factories and facilities. The company's complete line of products includes liquefied petroleum gas(LPG), fuel oil, waxes and extracts, bitumen, and other products. In addition to refining and producing products, the firm engages in the purchase, sell, import, export, store, marketing, and distribution of a variety of petroleum products. Distribution is completed through a network of foreign and domestic wholesalers and retailers. The majority of sales from refineries are domestic.
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