Irish Continental GroupLSE:ICGC +0.46%84 Operating Margin % is 17.10% as of Dec. 2025, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 12.40. GuruFocus rates LSE:ICGC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Irish Continental Group ranks better than 67.43% on this metric.
Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) 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.
Irish Continental Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Irish Continental Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Irish Continental Group'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.
Irish Continental Group Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Irish Continental Group'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.
Irish Continental Group Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Irish Continental Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Irish Continental Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Irish Continental Group 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.
Irish Continental Group'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.
Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) has a Operating Margin % of 17.10% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Irish Continental Group and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 12.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #328 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Irish Continental Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Irish Continental Group's current Operating Margin % of 17.10% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 12.40. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Irish Continental Group's value of 17.10% is 132.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #328 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Irish Continental Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Irish Continental Group's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #328 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Irish Continental Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Irish Continental Group's value of 17.10% is 132.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.40 vs. the industry median of 7.36, Irish Continental Group 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. Irish Continental Group's current Operating Margin % of 17.10% is 132.3% 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 Irish Continental Group 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. Irish Continental Group's current Operating Margin % is 17.10%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 12.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Irish Continental Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.60, compared to a current price of £5.45 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 17.10%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 12.40 and 132.3% above the Transportation industry median of 7.36. Irish Continental Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 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 Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC), the current Operating Margin % is 17.10% 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 Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Continental Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £5.45 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.60.
GuruFocus considers Irish Continental Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ICGC:
Operating Margin %: 17.10% (38% above median its 10-year median of 12.40)
GF Value™: £5.60 vs. price of £5.45 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 132.3% above the Transportation median (#328 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ICGC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Irish Continental Group PLC is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Ireland. The company organizes itself into two segments: ferries and containers & terminals. The ferries segment transports passengers and vehicles on roll-on/roll-off ferries and chartering vessels. The containers and terminal segment transports cargo and provides stevedoring and other related terminal services. The company derives maximum revenue from the Ferries Segment. Its geographical segments are Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Poland, Germany, Austria, and Other.
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