Iceland Seafood International hfOISE:ICESEA +1.44%50 Operating Margin % is 3.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 2.97. GuruFocus rates OISE:ICESEA with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of kr6.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,946 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Iceland Seafood International hf ranks worse than 58.89% on this metric.
Iceland Seafood International hf operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Iceland Seafood International hf's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OISE:ICESEA'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23 Med: 2.97 Max: 13.15
Current: 3.72
OISE:ICESEA's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 58.89% of 1946
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.27
vs OISE:ICESEA: 3.72
Iceland Seafood International hf (OISE:ICESEA) 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.
Iceland Seafood International hf Operating Margin % Related Terms
Iceland Seafood International hf 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.
Iceland Seafood International hf Operating Margin % Chart
OISE:ICESEA vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Iceland Seafood International hf'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.
Iceland Seafood International hf Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Iceland Seafood International hf's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iceland Seafood International hf's Operating Margin % falls into.
Iceland Seafood International hf 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.
Iceland Seafood International hf (OISE:ICESEA) has a Operating Margin % of 3.24% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Iceland Seafood International hf and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.97. Over the past decade, Iceland Seafood International hf's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.23 to 13.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Iceland Seafood International hf ranks #1146 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is Iceland Seafood International hf's Operating Margin % too high?
Iceland Seafood International hf's current Operating Margin % of 3.24% is near median its 10-year median of 2.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 13.15. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.27. Iceland Seafood International hf's value of 3.24% is 38.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iceland Seafood International hf ranks #1146 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Iceland Seafood International hf has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iceland Seafood International hf's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Iceland Seafood International hf ranks #1146 out of 1946 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Iceland Seafood International hf in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.27. Iceland Seafood International hf's value of 3.24% is 38.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Iceland Seafood International hf's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.23 to 13.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.97 vs. the industry median of 5.27, Iceland Seafood International hf has consistently been below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.27, based on 1,946 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. Iceland Seafood International hf's current Operating Margin % of 3.24% is 38.5% 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 Iceland Seafood International hf and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iceland Seafood International hf's current Operating Margin % is 3.24%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iceland Seafood International hf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iceland Seafood International hf (OISE:ICESEA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr6.71, compared to a current price of kr4.22 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.24%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.97 and 38.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.27. Iceland Seafood International hf's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Iceland Seafood International hf (OISE:ICESEA), the current Operating Margin % is 3.24% 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 Iceland Seafood International hf (OISE:ICESEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iceland Seafood International hf stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr4.22 is trading 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr6.71.
GuruFocus considers Iceland Seafood International hf to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OISE:ICESEA:
Operating Margin %: 3.24% (near median its 10-year median of 2.97)
GF Value™: kr6.71 vs. price of kr4.22 (37.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1146 of 1946)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OISE:ICESEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iceland Seafood International hf Business Description
Iceland Seafood International hf is engaged in the sale, processing, and marketing of frozen, salted, and fresh seafood. The company's operating segment includes Value-added Southern Europe; Value added Northern Europe; Sales and Distribution and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Value-added Southern Europe segment.
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