Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (KAR:PIBTL) 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.
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Operating Margin % Related Terms
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal 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.
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Operating Margin % Chart
KAR:PIBTL vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal'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.
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's Operating Margin % falls into.
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal 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.
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (KAR:PIBTL) has a Operating Margin % of 21.97% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Pakistan International Bulk Terminal and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal ranks #172 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's Operating Margin % too high?
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's current Operating Margin % of 21.97% is near median its 10-year median of 22.14. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's value of 21.97% is 198.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal ranks #172 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's Operating Margin % compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal ranks #172 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Pakistan International Bulk Terminal in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's value of 21.97% is 198.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.14 vs. the industry median of 7.36, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal 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. Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's current Operating Margin % of 21.97% is 198.5% 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 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal 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. Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's current Operating Margin % is 21.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan International Bulk Terminal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (KAR:PIBTL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨12.06, compared to a current price of ₨18.64 — trading 54.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 21.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.14 and 198.5% above the Transportation industry median of 7.36. Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (KAR:PIBTL), the current Operating Margin % is 21.97% 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 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (KAR:PIBTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨18.64 is trading 54.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨12.06.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan International Bulk Terminal to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PIBTL:
Operating Margin %: 21.97% (near median its 10-year median of 22.14)
GF Value™: ₨12.06 vs. price of ₨18.64 (54.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 198.5% above the Transportation median (#172 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PIBTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Business Description
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Ltd is engaged in the operations and management of a coal and clinker and cement terminal at Port Muhammad Bin Qasim. The company handles and delivers coal to Power and Cement plants by utilizing the rail, road, and sea networks.
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