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Ocean Group JSC has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Ocean Group JSC (STC:OGC) 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.
Ocean Group JSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ocean Group JSC Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ocean Group JSC'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.
STC:OGC vs HON, MMM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Ocean Group 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.
Ocean Group JSC Operating Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Ocean Group JSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ocean Group JSC'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.
Ocean Group JSC'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.
Ocean Group JSC (STC:OGC) has a Operating Margin % of -0.59% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ocean Group JSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ocean Group JSC ranks #52 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is Ocean Group JSC's Operating Margin % too high?
Ocean Group JSC's current Operating Margin % is -0.59%. Based on the distribution chart, Ocean Group JSC ranks #52 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ocean Group JSC has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ocean Group JSC's Operating Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Ocean Group JSC ranks #52 out of 549 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ocean Group JSC in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Operating Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 5.79, based on 549 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 Ocean Group JSC and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ocean Group JSC's current Operating Margin % is -0.59%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocean Group JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Group JSC (STC:OGC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫5,570.61, compared to a current price of ₫2,530.00 — trading 54.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -0.59%. Ocean Group JSC's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 Ocean Group JSC (STC:OGC), the current Operating Margin % is -0.59% 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 Ocean Group JSC (STC:OGC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Group JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫2,530.00 is trading 54.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫5,570.61.
GuruFocus considers Ocean Group JSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STC:OGC:
Operating Margin %: -0.59%
GF Value™: ₫5,570.61 vs. price of ₫2,530.00 (54.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:OGC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ocean Group JSC is a Vietnam-based company mainly engaged in real estate trading and office leasing. The Group focuses its resources on three strategic business areas: real estate, high-end hospitality services, and food production and trading. It currently owns a diversified asset portfolio, including internationally standardized five-star hotels such as StarCity Nha Trang, Sunrise Nha Trang, and Dusit Le Palais Tu Hoa, as well as high-growth potential real estate projects like 25 Tran Khanh Du, StarCity Westlake at 10 Tran Vu, and Lega Fashion House. The majority of these properties are located in prime locations in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and key tourism cities.
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