ClarksonLSE:CKN +0.23%87 Operating Margin % is 13.28% as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 14.72. GuruFocus rates LSE:CKN with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of £35.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Clarkson ranks better than 65.84% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Clarkson's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £44.3 Mil. Clarkson's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £333.6 Mil. Therefore, Clarkson's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.28%.
Warning Sign:
Clarkson PLC operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clarkson's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CKN'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.2 Med: 14.72 Max: 16.66
Current: 12.2
LSE:CKN's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 65.84% of 1007
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.36
vs LSE:CKN: 12.20
Clarkson's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -1.30% per year.
Clarkson's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £44.3 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £77.0 Mil.
Clarkson (LSE:CKN) 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.
Clarkson Operating Margin % Related Terms
Clarkson Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clarkson'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, Clarkson'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.
Clarkson Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Clarkson's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clarkson'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.
Clarkson'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.
Clarkson (LSE:CKN) has a Operating Margin % of 13.28% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Clarkson and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 14.72. Over the past decade, Clarkson's Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.20 to 16.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Clarkson ranks #344 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Clarkson's Operating Margin % too high?
Clarkson's current Operating Margin % of 13.28% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 14.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.20 to a high of 16.66. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Clarkson's value of 13.28% is 80.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clarkson ranks #344 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Clarkson has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clarkson's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Clarkson ranks #344 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Clarkson in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Clarkson's value of 13.28% is 80.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Clarkson's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.20 to 16.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.72 vs. the industry median of 7.36, Clarkson 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. Clarkson's current Operating Margin % of 13.28% is 80.4% 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 Clarkson 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. Clarkson's current Operating Margin % is 13.28%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 14.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clarkson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clarkson (LSE:CKN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £35.44, compared to a current price of £43.62 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.28%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 14.72 and 80.4% above the Transportation industry median of 7.36. Clarkson's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 Clarkson (LSE:CKN), the current Operating Margin % is 13.28% 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 Clarkson (LSE:CKN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clarkson stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £43.62 is trading 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £35.44.
GuruFocus considers Clarkson to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CKN:
Operating Margin %: 13.28% (10% below median its 10-year median of 14.72)
GF Value™: £35.44 vs. price of £43.62 (23.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.4% above the Transportation median (#344 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CKN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clarkson PLC offers shipbroking services, sector research, on-hand logistical support, and full investment banking services in the shipping and offshore sectors. The Group's operating segments are: Broking, Financial, Support, and Research. Maximum revenue is generated from the Broking segment, which represents services provided to shipowners and charterers relating to the transportation by sea of a wide range of cargoes. It also represents sale and purchase services provided to buyers and sellers/yards of maritime assets. Also included is a futures broking operation which arranges principal-to-principal cash-settled contracts for differences based upon standardised freight contracts. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
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