PT Berlian Laju Tanker TbkISX:BLTA +3.23%77 Operating Margin % is 14.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 93% above its 10-year median of 7.59. GuruFocus rates ISX:BLTA with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp35.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk ranks better than 66.04% on this metric.
PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk (ISX:BLTA) 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.
PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk Operating Margin % Related Terms
PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk 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.
PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk Operating Margin % Chart
PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk'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.
PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk's Operating Margin % falls into.
PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk 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.
PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk (ISX:BLTA) has a Operating Margin % of 14.68% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk and its competitors. This is 93% above median its historical median of 7.59. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk ranks #342 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk's Operating Margin % too high?
PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk's current Operating Margin % of 14.68% is 93% above median its 10-year median of 7.59. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk's value of 14.68% is 99.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk ranks #342 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk ranks #342 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk's value of 14.68% is 99.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.59 vs. the industry median of 7.36, PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk 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. PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk's current Operating Margin % of 14.68% is 99.5% 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 PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk 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. PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk's current Operating Margin % is 14.68%, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 7.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk (ISX:BLTA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp35.81, compared to a current price of Rp32.00 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.68%, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 7.59 and 99.5% above the Transportation industry median of 7.36. PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk (ISX:BLTA), the current Operating Margin % is 14.68% 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 PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk (ISX:BLTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of Rp32.00 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp35.81.
GuruFocus considers PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ISX:BLTA:
Operating Margin %: 14.68% (93% above median its 10-year median of 7.59)
GF Value™: Rp35.81 vs. price of Rp32.00 (10.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.5% above the Transportation median (#342 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISX:BLTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk is a company that is involved in the business of maritime transportation of liquid and gas bulk cargo. The company's business activity is to provide the service of chartering out of cargo space in its vessels to third parties to transport liquid cargo. The company has three reportable segments: the chemical tankers segment, which is the key revenue driver, provides maritime transportation of liquid chemical and vegetable oil and animal fats; the gas tankers segment provides maritime transportation of liquefied gas such as LPG, propylene, propane, and LNG and the others segments include manning and ship management. The company operates in two geographical areas, namely Malaysia and Indonesia.
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