General Oceans ASAOSL:GENO -2.28%17 Operating Margin % is 14.18% as of Dec. 2025, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 8.76. GuruFocus rates OSL:GENO with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, General Oceans ASA ranks better than 84.79% on this metric.
General Oceans ASA (OSL:GENO) 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.
General Oceans ASA Operating Margin % Related Terms
General Oceans ASA Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for General Oceans 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.
General Oceans ASA Operating Margin % Chart
General Oceans ASA Annual Data
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General Oceans ASA Semi-Annual Data
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OSL:GENO vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, General Oceans 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.
General Oceans ASA Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, General Oceans ASA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Oceans 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.
General Oceans 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.
General Oceans ASA (OSL:GENO) has a Operating Margin % of 14.18% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on General Oceans ASA and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 8.76. Over the past decade, General Oceans ASA's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.66 to 14.18. According to the industry distribution chart, General Oceans ASA ranks #376 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is General Oceans ASA's Operating Margin % too high?
General Oceans ASA's current Operating Margin % of 14.18% is 62% above median its 10-year median of 8.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.66 to a high of 14.18. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. General Oceans ASA's value of 14.18% is 272.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Oceans ASA ranks #376 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, General Oceans ASA has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Oceans ASA's Operating Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, General Oceans ASA ranks #376 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This places General Oceans ASA in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. General Oceans ASA's value of 14.18% is 272.2% above this benchmark. Historically, General Oceans ASA's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.66 to 14.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.76 vs. the industry median of 3.81, General Oceans 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 Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.81, based on 2,472 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. General Oceans ASA's current Operating Margin % of 14.18% is 272.2% 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 General Oceans ASA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Oceans ASA's current Operating Margin % is 14.18%, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 8.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is General Oceans ASA stock overvalued right now?
General Oceans ASA (OSL:GENO) has a current Operating Margin % of 14.18%. The current Operating Margin % is 14.18%, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 8.76 and 272.2% above the Hardware industry median of 3.81. General Oceans ASA's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 General Oceans ASA (OSL:GENO), the current Operating Margin % is 14.18% 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.
General Oceans ASA is an ocean technology company engaged in providing underwater solutions, including sensors, systems, and robotic technologies for marine environments. The group operates through two segments: Sensors and Robotics. The Sensors segment focuses on instrumentation technologies for measuring ocean dynamics, imaging, and navigation, while the Robotics segment provides remotely operated and autonomous vehicle solutions with associated manipulators and control systems. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Sensors segment. The company serves industries such as ocean science, defense, and offshore energy through a portfolio of specialized brands.
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