Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASAOSL:WAWI -1.48%84 Operating Margin % is 16.89% as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 14.46. GuruFocus rates OSL:WAWI with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of kr84.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA ranks better than 83.81% 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.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA Operating Margin % Related Terms
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Wallenius Wilhelmsen 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.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wallenius Wilhelmsen 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.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen 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.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA (OSL:WAWI) has a Operating Margin % of 16.89% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 14.46. Over the past decade, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.85 to 24.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA ranks #163 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's Operating Margin % too high?
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's current Operating Margin % of 16.89% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 14.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.85 to a high of 24.25. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's value of 16.89% is 129.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA ranks #163 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA ranks #163 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's value of 16.89% is 129.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.85 to 24.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.46 vs. the industry median of 7.36, Wallenius Wilhelmsen 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. Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's current Operating Margin % of 16.89% is 129.5% 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 Wallenius Wilhelmsen 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. Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's current Operating Margin % is 16.89%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 14.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA (OSL:WAWI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr84.48, compared to a current price of kr132.90 — trading 57.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 16.89%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 14.46 and 129.5% above the Transportation industry median of 7.36. Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 10 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 Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA (OSL:WAWI), the current Operating Margin % is 16.89% 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.
Is Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA (OSL:WAWI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr132.90 is trading 57.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr84.48.
GuruFocus considers Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:WAWI:
Operating Margin %: 16.89% (17% above median its 10-year median of 14.46)
GF Value™: kr84.48 vs. price of kr132.90 (57.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 129.5% above the Transportation median (#163 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:WAWI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA is an integrated vehicle transportation and logistics company, supporting customers across their supply chain, all the way from the factory to the end-consumer. The company has three reportable operating segments, namely Shipping services, Logistics services and Government services. It generates maximum revenue from the Shipping services segment. The shipping services segment is engaged in the ocean transport of cars and RoRo cargo. Its main customers are car manufacturers as well as manufacturers of construction and other high and heavy equipment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Americas followed by Europe, Asia and Africa.
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