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OQ Gas Network Company S A O G (MUS:OQGN) 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.
OQ Gas Network Company S A O G Operating Margin % Related Terms
OQ Gas Network Company S A O G 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.
OQ Gas Network Company S A O G Operating Margin % Chart
MUS:OQGN vs WMB, EPD, KMI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, OQ Gas Network Company S A O G'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.
OQ Gas Network Company S A O G Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, OQ Gas Network Company S A O G's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OQ Gas Network Company S A O G's Operating Margin % falls into.
OQ Gas Network Company S A O G 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.
OQ Gas Network Company S A O G (MUS:OQGN) has a Operating Margin % of 3.57% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on OQ Gas Network Company S A O G and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, OQ Gas Network Company S A O G ranks #611 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 66.6%.
Is OQ Gas Network Company S A O G's Operating Margin % too high?
OQ Gas Network Company S A O G's current Operating Margin % is 3.57%. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Margin % is 7.16. OQ Gas Network Company S A O G's value of 3.57% is 50.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OQ Gas Network Company S A O G ranks #611 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, OQ Gas Network Company S A O G has a GF Score™ of 7/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OQ Gas Network Company S A O G's Operating Margin % compare to WMB and EPD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, OQ Gas Network Company S A O G ranks #611 out of 918 companies for Operating Margin %. This places OQ Gas Network Company S A O G in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.16. OQ Gas Network Company S A O G's value of 3.57% is 50.1% below this benchmark. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Operating Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 7.16, based on 918 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. OQ Gas Network Company S A O G's current Operating Margin % of 3.57% is 50.1% 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 OQ Gas Network Company S A O G and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OQ Gas Network Company S A O G's current Operating Margin % is 3.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OQ Gas Network Company S A O G stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OQ Gas Network Company S A O G (MUS:OQGN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ع0.30, compared to a current price of ر.ع0.20 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.57% and 50.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.16. OQ Gas Network Company S A O G's overall GF Score™ is 7/100 with 8 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 OQ Gas Network Company S A O G (MUS:OQGN), the current Operating Margin % is 3.57% 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 OQ Gas Network Company S A O G (MUS:OQGN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OQ Gas Network Company S A O G stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ر.ع0.20 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ع0.30.
GuruFocus considers OQ Gas Network Company S A O G to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MUS:OQGN:
Operating Margin %: 3.57%
GF Value™: ر.ع0.30 vs. price of ر.ع0.20 (33.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.1% below the Oil & Gas median (#611 of 918)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MUS:OQGN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OQ Gas Network Company S A O G is a company that is the exclusive owner and operator of the Natural Gas Transportation Network in Oman by providing an indispensable link between Omani gas producers and gas consumers. It is responsible for acquiring, constructing, operating, and maintaining gas transportation pipelines, facilitating natural gas distribution from producers to consumers, and serving Oman's Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) complexes, oil and gas sector, power and desalination plants, industrial clusters, free zones, and other customers.
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