Napier Port HoldingsNZSE:NPH +0.27%92 Operating Margin % is 31.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 36.58. GuruFocus rates NZSE:NPH with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$3.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Napier Port Holdings ranks better than 96.03% on this metric.
Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH) 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.
Napier Port Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Napier Port Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Napier Port Holdings'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.
Napier Port Holdings Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Napier Port Holdings'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.
Napier Port Holdings Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Napier Port Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Napier Port Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
Napier Port Holdings 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.
Napier Port Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH) has a Operating Margin % of 31.06% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Napier Port Holdings and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 36.58. Over the past decade, Napier Port Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.08 to 41.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Napier Port Holdings ranks #40 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Napier Port Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Napier Port Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 31.06% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 36.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.08 to a high of 41.31. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.37. Napier Port Holdings' value of 31.06% is 321.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Napier Port Holdings ranks #40 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Napier Port Holdings has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Napier Port Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Napier Port Holdings ranks #40 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Napier Port Holdings in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.37. Napier Port Holdings' value of 31.06% is 321.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Napier Port Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.08 to 41.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.58 vs. the industry median of 7.37, Napier Port Holdings 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 7.37, 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. Napier Port Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 31.06% is 321.4% 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 Napier Port Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Napier Port Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 31.06%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 36.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Napier Port Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$3.33, compared to a current price of NZ$3.65 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 31.06%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 36.58 and 321.4% above the Transportation industry median of 7.37. Napier Port Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH), the current Operating Margin % is 31.06% 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 Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Napier Port Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$3.65 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$3.33.
GuruFocus considers Napier Port Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:NPH:
Operating Margin %: 31.06% (15% below median its 10-year median of 36.58)
GF Value™: NZ$3.33 vs. price of NZ$3.65 (9.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 321.4% above the Transportation median (#40 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:NPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Napier Port Holdings Ltd is engaged in providing port and logistics services. The Group operates in one reportable segment bein Port Services. This consists of providing and managing port services and cargo handling infrastructure through Napier Port. Within the Port Services reportable segment the following operating segments have been identified: marine services, general cargo services, container services, port pack services and depot services. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from New Zealand, with maximum revenue from Container Services.
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