Star Navigation Systems GroupSNAVF +10.34% Operating Margin % is -3,475.00% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Star Navigation Systems Group ranks worse than 99.42% on this metric.
Star Navigation Systems Group (OTCPK:SNAVF) 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.
Star Navigation Systems Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Star Navigation Systems Group 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.
Star Navigation Systems Group Operating Margin % Chart
SNAVF vs GE, RTX, BA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Star Navigation Systems Group'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.
Star Navigation Systems Group Operating Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Star Navigation Systems Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Navigation Systems Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Star Navigation Systems Group 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.
What does a Operating Margin % of -3,475.00% mean?
Star Navigation Systems Group (SNAVF) has a Operating Margin % of -3,475.00% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Star Navigation Systems Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Navigation Systems Group ranks #345 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 99.4%.
Is Star Navigation Systems Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Star Navigation Systems Group's current Operating Margin % is -3,475.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Star Navigation Systems Group ranks #345 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Star Navigation Systems Group's Operating Margin % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Star Navigation Systems Group ranks #345 out of 347 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Star Navigation Systems Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.75. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Operating Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 7.75, based on 347 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. 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 Star Navigation Systems Group and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Navigation Systems Group's current Operating Margin % is -3,475.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Navigation Systems Group stock overvalued right now?
Star Navigation Systems Group (SNAVF) has a current Operating Margin % of -3,475.00%. The current Operating Margin % is -3,475.00%. 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 Star Navigation Systems Group (SNAVF), the current Operating Margin % is -3,475.00% 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.
Star Navigation Systems Group Business Description
Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd is focused on providing Aerospace Solutions. It is centred on devoting all its activity to the development, marketing and promotion of an in-flight Safety Monitoring System (STAR-ISMS), whereby data from an aircraft can be transmitted to ground stations for the duration of a flight. The Company operates in a single segment, consisting of the development, marketing, and sale of in-flight safety monitoring systems. The group operates and generates revenue in Canada.
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