MPC Container Ships ASAMPZZF -1.57%66 Operating Margin % is 38.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 41.99. GuruFocus rates MPZZF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks better than 95.83% 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.
MPC Container Ships ASA Operating Margin % Related Terms
MPC Container Ships ASA Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MPC Container Ships ASA'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, MPC Container Ships ASA'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.
MPC Container Ships ASA Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, MPC Container Ships ASA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MPC Container Ships ASA'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.
MPC Container Ships ASA'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.
MPC Container Ships ASA (MPZZF) has a Operating Margin % of 38.34% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on MPC Container Ships ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.99. According to the industry distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #42 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is MPC Container Ships ASA's Operating Margin % too high?
MPC Container Ships ASA's current Operating Margin % of 38.34% is near median its 10-year median of 41.99. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. MPC Container Ships ASA's value of 38.34% is 420.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #42 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MPC Container Ships ASA has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MPC Container Ships ASA's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #42 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This places MPC Container Ships ASA in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. MPC Container Ships ASA's value of 38.34% is 420.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 41.99 vs. the industry median of 7.36, MPC Container Ships ASA 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. MPC Container Ships ASA's current Operating Margin % of 38.34% is 420.9% 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 MPC Container Ships ASA 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. MPC Container Ships ASA's current Operating Margin % is 38.34%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MPC Container Ships ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPC Container Ships ASA (MPZZF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.41, compared to a current price of $2.50 — trading 77.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 38.34%, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.99 and 420.9% above the Transportation industry median of 7.36. MPC Container Ships ASA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 9 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 MPC Container Ships ASA (MPZZF), the current Operating Margin % is 38.34% 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 MPC Container Ships ASA (MPZZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPC Container Ships ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.50 is trading 77.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.41.
GuruFocus considers MPC Container Ships ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MPZZF:
Operating Margin %: 38.34% (near median its 10-year median of 41.99)
GF Value™: $1.41 vs. price of $2.50 (77.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 420.9% above the Transportation median (#42 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MPZZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MPC Container Ships ASA is a Norway based company that engages in the investment in and operation of shipping assets. The group's principal business activity is to invest in and operate maritime assets in the container shipping segment. It owns and operates container shops and feeder vessels that are chartered out to liner shipping companies and regional carriers. The group has one reporting segment, i.e., the container shipping segment.
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