Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC (STC:HAH) 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.
Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC 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.
Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC Operating Margin % Chart
Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC'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.
Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC's Operating Margin % falls into.
Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC 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.
Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC (STC:HAH) has a Operating Margin % of 36.34% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 22.32. Over the past decade, Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC's Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.69 to 40.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC ranks #58 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC's Operating Margin % too high?
Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC's current Operating Margin % of 36.34% is 63% above median its 10-year median of 22.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.69 to a high of 40.73. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC's value of 36.34% is 393.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC ranks #58 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC ranks #58 out of 999 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC's value of 36.34% is 393.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.69 to 40.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.32 vs. the industry median of 7.36, Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC 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. Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC's current Operating Margin % of 36.34% is 393.8% 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 Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC 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. Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC's current Operating Margin % is 36.34%, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 22.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC (STC:HAH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫55,966.46, compared to a current price of ₫52,000.00 — trading 7.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 36.34%, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 22.32 and 393.8% above the Transportation industry median of 7.36. Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 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 Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC (STC:HAH), the current Operating Margin % is 36.34% 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 Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC (STC:HAH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫52,000.00 is trading 7.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫55,966.46.
GuruFocus considers Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STC:HAH:
Operating Margin %: 36.34% (63% above median its 10-year median of 22.32)
GF Value™: ₫55,966.46 vs. price of ₫52,000.00 (7.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 393.8% above the Transportation median (#58 of 999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:HAH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC Business Description
Hai An Transport and Stevedoring JSC is engaged in the transportation and storage of goods through vessels. It is involved in Domestic, coastal and marine freight transport services, Seaport cargo stevedoring; Road transportation, direct support services for marine transportation, and other transport-related support services. The company is also engaged in warehousing leasing, and maritime transportation.
93GF Score
Get the complete analysis for STC:HAH
Operating Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
STC:HAH has been successfully added to your 
