Kawasaki Kisen KaishaKAKKF 69 Operating Margin % is 6.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 278% above its 10-year median of 1.63. GuruFocus rates KAKKF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.62. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks better than 53.53% on this metric.
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.
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Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Operating Margin % can be seen below:
* 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAKKF) has a Operating Margin % of 6.16% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and its competitors. This is 278% above median its historical median of 1.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #468 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Operating Margin % too high?
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current Operating Margin % of 6.16% is 278% above median its 10-year median of 1.63. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's value of 6.16% is 16.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #468 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #468 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's value of 6.16% is 16.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.63 vs. the industry median of 7.36, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha 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 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. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current Operating Margin % of 6.16% is 16.3% 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha 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. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current Operating Margin % is 6.16%, which is 278% above median its own 10-year median of 1.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAKKF) has a current Operating Margin % of 6.16%. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.62, compared to a current price of $13.30 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.16%, which is 278% above median its 10-year median of 1.63 and 16.3% below the Transportation industry median of 7.36. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAKKF), the current Operating Margin % is 6.16% 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAKKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.30 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.62.
Key valuation signals for KAKKF:
Operating Margin %: 6.16% (278% above median its 10-year median of 1.63)
GF Value™: $12.62 vs. price of $13.30 (5.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.3% below the Transportation median (#468 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAKKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the logistics business. The company operates its business through three segments. The Dry Bulk segment covers bulk cargo shipping. The Energy Resources segment includes liquefied natural gas transportation, oil tankers, offshore operations, and electric power businesses. The Product Logistics segment handles car carrier services, logistics, coastal and domestic shipping, and containership operations. The Others segment consists of ship management, travel agency, and real estate leasing and management businesses not included in the main reporting segments. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Product logistics segment.
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