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.
Jutal Offshore Oil Services Operating Margin % Related Terms
Jutal Offshore Oil 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.
JUTOF vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Jutal Offshore Oil 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.
Jutal Offshore Oil Services Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Jutal Offshore Oil Services's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jutal Offshore Oil Services'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.
Jutal Offshore Oil Services'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.
Jutal Offshore Oil Services (JUTOF) has a Operating Margin % of -1.08% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Jutal Offshore Oil Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jutal Offshore Oil Services ranks #403 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Jutal Offshore Oil Services' Operating Margin % too high?
Jutal Offshore Oil Services' current Operating Margin % is -1.08%. Based on the distribution chart, Jutal Offshore Oil Services ranks #403 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jutal Offshore Oil Services has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jutal Offshore Oil Services' Operating Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Jutal Offshore Oil Services ranks #403 out of 916 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Jutal Offshore Oil Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. 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. 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 Jutal Offshore Oil Services 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. Jutal Offshore Oil Services's current Operating Margin % is -1.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jutal Offshore Oil Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jutal Offshore Oil Services (JUTOF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.02, compared to a current price of $0.06 — trading 190% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -1.08%. Jutal Offshore Oil Services' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 10 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 Jutal Offshore Oil Services (JUTOF), the current Operating Margin % is -1.08% 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 Jutal Offshore Oil Services (JUTOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jutal Offshore Oil Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.06 is trading 190% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.02.
GuruFocus considers Jutal Offshore Oil Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JUTOF:
Operating Margin %: -1.08%
GF Value™: $0.02 vs. price of $0.06 (190% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JUTOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jutal Offshore Oil Services Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segments include Fabrication of facilities and provision of integrated services for oil and gas industries, Fabrication of facilities and provision of integrated services for new energy and refining and chemical industries, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Fabrication of facilities and provision of integrated services for oil and gas industries segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the PRC region.
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