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.
Petrovietnam Transportation Operating Margin % Related Terms
Petrovietnam Transportation 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, Petrovietnam Transportation'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.
Petrovietnam Transportation Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Petrovietnam Transportation's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petrovietnam Transportation'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.
Petrovietnam Transportation'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.
Petrovietnam Transportation (STC:PVT) has a Operating Margin % of 11.78% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Petrovietnam Transportation and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.69. Over the past decade, Petrovietnam Transportation's Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.80 to 16.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Petrovietnam Transportation ranks #374 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is Petrovietnam Transportation's Operating Margin % too high?
Petrovietnam Transportation's current Operating Margin % of 11.78% is near median its 10-year median of 11.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.80 to a high of 16.52. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Petrovietnam Transportation's value of 11.78% is 60.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petrovietnam Transportation ranks #374 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Petrovietnam Transportation has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petrovietnam Transportation's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Petrovietnam Transportation ranks #374 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Petrovietnam Transportation in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Petrovietnam Transportation's value of 11.78% is 60.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Petrovietnam Transportation's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.80 to 16.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.69 vs. the industry median of 7.36, Petrovietnam Transportation 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. Petrovietnam Transportation's current Operating Margin % of 11.78% is 60.1% 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 Petrovietnam Transportation 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. Petrovietnam Transportation's current Operating Margin % is 11.78%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petrovietnam Transportation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrovietnam Transportation (STC:PVT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫26,137.82, compared to a current price of ₫20,050.00 — trading 23.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.78%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.69 and 60.1% above the Transportation industry median of 7.36. Petrovietnam Transportation's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 2 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 Petrovietnam Transportation (STC:PVT), the current Operating Margin % is 11.78% 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 Petrovietnam Transportation (STC:PVT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrovietnam Transportation stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫20,050.00 is trading 23.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫26,137.82.
GuruFocus considers Petrovietnam Transportation to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:PVT:
Operating Margin %: 11.78% (near median its 10-year median of 11.69)
GF Value™: ₫26,137.82 vs. price of ₫20,050.00 (23.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.1% above the Transportation median (#374 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:PVT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petrovietnam Transportation Corp provides maritime transportation and services to the oil and gas industry in Viet Nam and abroad Its services also include offshore petroleum technical services and logistics services.
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