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Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC (STC:VOS) 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.
Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
Viet Nam Ocean Shipping 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 Ocean Shipping JSC Operating Margin % Chart
Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Viet Nam Ocean Shipping 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 Ocean Shipping JSC Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC's Operating Margin % falls into.
Viet Nam Ocean Shipping 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.
Viet Nam Ocean Shipping 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.
Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC (STC:VOS) has a Operating Margin % of 0.84% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC ranks #706 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC's Operating Margin % too high?
Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC's current Operating Margin % is 0.84%. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.29. Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC's value of 0.84% is 88.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC ranks #706 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC ranks #706 out of 1001 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.29. Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC's value of 0.84% is 88.5% below this benchmark. 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 7.29, based on 1,001 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 Ocean Shipping JSC's current Operating Margin % of 0.84% is 88.5% 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 Ocean Shipping JSC and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC's current Operating Margin % is 0.84%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC (STC:VOS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫12,749.31, compared to a current price of ₫11,850.00 — trading 7.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.84% and 88.5% below the Transportation industry median of 7.29. Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC (STC:VOS), the current Operating Margin % is 0.84% 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 Ocean Shipping JSC (STC:VOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫11,850.00 is trading 7.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫12,749.31.
GuruFocus considers Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STC:VOS:
Operating Margin %: 0.84%
GF Value™: ₫12,749.31 vs. price of ₫11,850.00 (7.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.5% below the Transportation median (#706 of 1001)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:VOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC is a Vietnam based company engaged in the shipping business. It offers marine freight transportation services. The services offered by the entity include trading water transportation, dry goods transportation, product tankers, container transportation, shipping agency and others. The company has a diverse fleet of modern ships comprising general cargo, bulk carriers, product tankers and container vessels trading.
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