VISTAL Gdynia (WAR:VTL) Operating Margin %: -18.61% (As of Sep. 2023)

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What is VISTAL Gdynia Operating Margin %?

VISTAL Gdynia WAR:VTL 4 Operating Margin % is -18.61% as of Sep. 2023. GuruFocus rates WAR:VTL with a GF Score™ of 4/100.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. VISTAL Gdynia's Operating Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2023 was zł-1.39 Mil. VISTAL Gdynia's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2023 was zł7.49 Mil. Therefore, VISTAL Gdynia's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was -18.61%.

The historical rank and industry rank for VISTAL Gdynia's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


WAR:VTL's Operating Margin % is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 6.025
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Operating Margin % only.

VISTAL Gdynia's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

VISTAL Gdynia's Operating Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2023 was zł-1.39 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2023 was zł-11.35 Mil.


VISTAL Gdynia  (WAR:VTL) 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 Nokia’s 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.


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VISTAL Gdynia Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VISTAL Gdynia'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.

VISTAL Gdynia Operating Margin % Chart

VISTAL Gdynia Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -21.22 -23.73 -7.61 -28.33 -22.35

VISTAL Gdynia Quarterly Data
Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -15.48 -28.42 -36.16 -25.24 -18.61

WAR:VTL vs PWR, J: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, VISTAL Gdynia'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.


VISTAL Gdynia Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, VISTAL Gdynia's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where VISTAL Gdynia's Operating Margin % falls into.


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VISTAL Gdynia 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.

VISTAL Gdynia's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2022 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2022 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2022 )
=-16.378 / 73.289
=-22.35 %

VISTAL Gdynia's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Sep. 2023 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2023 )
=-1.394 / 7.489
=-18.61 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of -18.61% mean?
VISTAL Gdynia (WAR:VTL) has a Operating Margin % of -18.61% as of Sep. 2023. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on VISTAL Gdynia and its competitors.
Is VISTAL Gdynia's Operating Margin % too high?
VISTAL Gdynia's current Operating Margin % is -18.61%. Overall, VISTAL Gdynia has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VISTAL Gdynia's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and J?
VISTAL Gdynia's Operating Margin % of -18.61% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 6.03, based on 1,772 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. 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 VISTAL Gdynia and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VISTAL Gdynia's current Operating Margin % is -18.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VISTAL Gdynia stock overvalued right now?
VISTAL Gdynia (WAR:VTL) has a current Operating Margin % of -18.61%. The current Operating Margin % is -18.61%. VISTAL Gdynia's overall GF Score™ is 4/100. 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 VISTAL Gdynia (WAR:VTL), the current Operating Margin % is -18.61% as of Sep. 2023. 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.

VISTAL Gdynia Business Description

Address ul. Hutnicza 40, Gdynia, POL, 81-061
VISTAL Gdynia SA is a leading manufacturer of steel structures for the construction, energy, shipbuilding and offshore industries. Geographically, the company operates in Poland and abroad. The business area of ??activity of the company is prefabrication, assembly, anti-corrosion works, testing of bridge, shipbuilding, wind energy and Offshore facilities.
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