Chinese Maritime TransportTPE:2612 +0.37%88 Operating Margin % is 23.80% as of Dec. 2025, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 13.04. GuruFocus rates TPE:2612 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$52.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Chinese Maritime Transport ranks better than 84.61% on this metric.
Chinese Maritime Transport (TPE:2612) 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.
Chinese Maritime Transport Operating Margin % Related Terms
Chinese Maritime Transport 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.
Chinese Maritime Transport Operating Margin % Chart
TPE:2612 vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Chinese Maritime Transport'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.
Chinese Maritime Transport Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Chinese Maritime Transport's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chinese Maritime Transport's Operating Margin % falls into.
Chinese Maritime Transport 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.
Chinese Maritime Transport'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.
Chinese Maritime Transport (TPE:2612) has a Operating Margin % of 23.80% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Chinese Maritime Transport and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 13.04. Over the past decade, Chinese Maritime Transport's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.06 to 22.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Chinese Maritime Transport ranks #155 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Chinese Maritime Transport's Operating Margin % too high?
Chinese Maritime Transport's current Operating Margin % of 23.80% is 83% above median its 10-year median of 13.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.06 to a high of 22.44. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Chinese Maritime Transport's value of 23.80% is 223.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chinese Maritime Transport ranks #155 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chinese Maritime Transport has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chinese Maritime Transport's Operating Margin % compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Chinese Maritime Transport ranks #155 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Chinese Maritime Transport in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Chinese Maritime Transport's value of 23.80% is 223.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Chinese Maritime Transport's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.06 to 22.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.04 vs. the industry median of 7.36, Chinese Maritime Transport 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. Chinese Maritime Transport's current Operating Margin % of 23.80% is 223.4% 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 Chinese Maritime Transport 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. Chinese Maritime Transport's current Operating Margin % is 23.80%, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 13.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chinese Maritime Transport stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinese Maritime Transport (TPE:2612) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$52.91, compared to a current price of NT$54.00 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 23.80%, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 13.04 and 223.4% above the Transportation industry median of 7.36. Chinese Maritime Transport's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Chinese Maritime Transport (TPE:2612), the current Operating Margin % is 23.80% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Chinese Maritime Transport (TPE:2612) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinese Maritime Transport stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$54.00 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$52.91.
GuruFocus considers Chinese Maritime Transport to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2612:
Operating Margin %: 23.80% (83% above median its 10-year median of 13.04)
GF Value™: NT$52.91 vs. price of NT$54.00 (2.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 223.4% above the Transportation median (#155 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2612 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chinese Maritime Transport Ltd is engaged in the bulk-carrier transportation through its subsidiaries. It also owns investment companies to engage in the business of investment. The company provides container hauling, vessel transportation, warehousing and related services. The company operates in two reportable segments: Land Transportation and the Logistics, and Sea Transportation. The company generates the majority of revenue from its Shipping department, which engages in the bulk carrier business. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Asia, America, Europe, and Oceania.
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