KN Energies ABSTU:XIC 53 Operating Margin % is 32.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 98% above its 10-year median of 16.28. GuruFocus rates STU:XIC with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 917 Oil & Gas companies, KN Energies AB ranks better than 82.01% on this metric.
KN Energies AB (STU:XIC) 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.
KN Energies AB Operating Margin % Related Terms
KN Energies AB Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KN Energies AB'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.
STU:XIC vs WMB, EPD, KMI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, KN Energies AB'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.
KN Energies AB Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, KN Energies AB's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KN Energies AB'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.
KN Energies AB'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.
KN Energies AB (STU:XIC) has a Operating Margin % of 32.22% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on KN Energies AB and its competitors. This is 98% above median its historical median of 16.28. Over the past decade, KN Energies AB's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.20 to 27.40. According to the industry distribution chart, KN Energies AB ranks #165 out of 917 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is KN Energies AB's Operating Margin % too high?
KN Energies AB's current Operating Margin % of 32.22% is 98% above median its 10-year median of 16.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 27.40. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Margin % is 6.97. KN Energies AB's value of 32.22% is 362.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KN Energies AB ranks #165 out of 917 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KN Energies AB has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KN Energies AB's Operating Margin % compare to WMB and EPD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, KN Energies AB ranks #165 out of 917 companies for Operating Margin %. This places KN Energies AB in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.97. KN Energies AB's value of 32.22% is 362.3% above this benchmark. Historically, KN Energies AB's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.20 to 27.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.28 vs. the industry median of 6.97, KN Energies AB 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Operating Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.97, based on 917 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. KN Energies AB's current Operating Margin % of 32.22% is 362.3% 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 KN Energies AB and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KN Energies AB's current Operating Margin % is 32.22%, which is 98% above median its own 10-year median of 16.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KN Energies AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KN Energies AB (STU:XIC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.27, compared to a current price of €0.45 — trading 64.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 32.22%, which is 98% above median its 10-year median of 16.28 and 362.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.97. KN Energies AB's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 KN Energies AB (STU:XIC), the current Operating Margin % is 32.22% 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 KN Energies AB (STU:XIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KN Energies AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.45 is trading 64.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.27.
GuruFocus considers KN Energies AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:XIC:
Operating Margin %: 32.22% (98% above median its 10-year median of 16.28)
GF Value™: €0.27 vs. price of €0.45 (64.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 362.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#165 of 917)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:XIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KN Energies AB is a Lithuania-based international energy terminal operating company that provides safe and reliable flows of liquid energy, and loading of chemicals and raw materials for consumers of the Baltic region while providing clients around the world with the knowledge and skills to develop infrastructure projects of sustainable energy. The company covers the main areas of activity, liquid energy products, terminals of liquefied natural gas (LNG), and new energy types such as synthetic fuels, hydrogen and its compounds, and other alternative energy carriers, as well as carbon capture and storage. The segments of the company are: Liquid energy terminals (LET) and LNG business further bifurcated as LNG terminal (LNGT), and LNG commercial (comLNG).
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