Samudera Shipping LineSGX:S56 +1.58%61 Operating Margin % is 11.69% as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 12.93. GuruFocus rates SGX:S56 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Transportation companies, Samudera Shipping Line ranks better than 67.47% on this metric.
Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56) 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.
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Samudera Shipping Line Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samudera Shipping Line'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.
Samudera Shipping Line Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Samudera Shipping Line'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.
Samudera Shipping Line Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Samudera Shipping Line's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samudera Shipping Line's Operating Margin % falls into.
Samudera Shipping Line 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.
Samudera Shipping Line'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.
Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56) has a Operating Margin % of 11.69% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Samudera Shipping Line and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 12.93. Over the past decade, Samudera Shipping Line's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.47 to 33.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Samudera Shipping Line ranks #325 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Samudera Shipping Line's Operating Margin % too high?
Samudera Shipping Line's current Operating Margin % of 11.69% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 12.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.47 to a high of 33.20. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Samudera Shipping Line's value of 11.69% is 58.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samudera Shipping Line ranks #325 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Samudera Shipping Line has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samudera Shipping Line's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Samudera Shipping Line ranks #325 out of 999 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Samudera Shipping Line in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Samudera Shipping Line's value of 11.69% is 58.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Samudera Shipping Line's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.47 to 33.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.93 vs. the industry median of 7.36, Samudera Shipping Line 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 999 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. Samudera Shipping Line's current Operating Margin % of 11.69% is 58.8% 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 Samudera Shipping Line 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. Samudera Shipping Line's current Operating Margin % is 11.69%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 12.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samudera Shipping Line stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.84, compared to a current price of S$0.97 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.69%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 12.93 and 58.8% above the Transportation industry median of 7.36. Samudera Shipping Line's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56), the current Operating Margin % is 11.69% 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 Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samudera Shipping Line stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.97 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.84.
GuruFocus considers Samudera Shipping Line to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:S56:
Operating Margin %: 11.69% (10% below median its 10-year median of 12.93)
GF Value™: S$0.84 vs. price of S$0.97 (14.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.8% above the Transportation median (#325 of 999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:S56 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samudera Shipping Line Ltd is a cargo transportation company that is engaged in owning and operating ocean-going ships and the provision of containerized feeder shipping services. Its segments include Container Shipping, Bulk and Tanker, and Logistics. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Container Shipping segment, which provides feeder services for the transportation of containerized cargo between Singapore as a hub port and other outgoing spoke ports in Asia, as well as inter-region and intra-region container shipping services to end users. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from South East Asia (excluding Indonesia), followed by Indonesia, Middle East, and Indian subcontinent, Far East, and other regions.
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