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Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC (STC:VIP) 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.
Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
Viet Nam Petroleum Transport 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.
Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC Operating Margin % Chart
Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Viet Nam Petroleum Transport 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.
Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC's Operating Margin % falls into.
Viet Nam Petroleum Transport 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.
Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC (STC:VIP) has a Operating Margin % of 5.57% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 10.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC ranks #443 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC's Operating Margin % too high?
Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC's current Operating Margin % of 5.57% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 10.38. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.26. Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC's value of 5.57% is 23.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC ranks #443 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC ranks #443 out of 1003 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.26. Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC's value of 5.57% is 23.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.38 vs. the industry median of 7.26, Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC has consistently been below 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 7.26, based on 1,003 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. Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC's current Operating Margin % of 5.57% is 23.3% below 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 Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC's current Operating Margin % is 5.57%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 10.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC (STC:VIP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫13,420.68, compared to a current price of ₫9,970.00 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.57%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 10.38 and 23.3% below the Transportation industry median of 7.26. Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC (STC:VIP), the current Operating Margin % is 5.57% 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 Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC (STC:VIP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫9,970.00 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫13,420.68.
GuruFocus considers Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:VIP:
Operating Margin %: 5.57% (46% below median its 10-year median of 10.38)
GF Value™: ₫13,420.68 vs. price of ₫9,970.00 (25.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.3% below the Transportation median (#443 of 1003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:VIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC Business Description
Viet Nam Petroleum Transport JSC is a Vietnam based company engaged in the marine transportation of petroleum and petroleum products. It also offers shipping agency, ship brokerage, customs brokerage, and business travel and inbound tourism services. The other activities of the company are trading in petroleum and infrastructure; trading in materials, equipment, spare parts; and constructing civil, industrial, traffic works and technical infrastructure for urban area and industrial zone.
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