Kingston WharvesXJAM:KW -2.43%100 Operating Margin % is 26.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 31.54. GuruFocus rates XJAM:KW with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD38.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Kingston Wharves ranks better than 87.88% on this metric.
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).
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Kingston Wharves Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kingston Wharves'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kingston Wharves'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.
Kingston Wharves Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kingston Wharves's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kingston Wharves'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.
Kingston Wharves'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.
Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) has a Operating Margin % of 26.25% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kingston Wharves and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 31.54. Over the past decade, Kingston Wharves' Operating Margin % has ranged from 26.56 to 36.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #122 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Kingston Wharves' Operating Margin % too high?
Kingston Wharves' current Operating Margin % of 26.25% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 31.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.56 to a high of 36.76. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Kingston Wharves' value of 26.25% is 256.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #122 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kingston Wharves has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingston Wharves' Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #122 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kingston Wharves in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Kingston Wharves' value of 26.25% is 256.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kingston Wharves' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 26.56 to 36.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.54 vs. the industry median of 7.36, Kingston Wharves 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. Kingston Wharves's current Operating Margin % of 26.25% is 256.7% 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 Kingston Wharves 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. Kingston Wharves's current Operating Margin % is 26.25%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 31.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kingston Wharves stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD38.50, compared to a current price of JMD34.99 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 26.25%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 31.54 and 256.7% above the Transportation industry median of 7.36. Kingston Wharves' overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW), the current Operating Margin % is 26.25% 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 Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingston Wharves stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JMD34.99 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD38.50.
GuruFocus considers Kingston Wharves to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:KW:
Operating Margin %: 26.25% (17% below median its 10-year median of 31.54)
GF Value™: JMD38.50 vs. price of JMD34.99 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 256.7% above the Transportation median (#122 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:KW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kingston Wharves Ltd is engaged in the operation of public wharves, logistics services, security services, warehousing, and the rental of and repairs to cold storage facilities. It operates in two segments: Terminal operations and Logistics services. The Terminal operations segment, which generates the majority of revenue, engages in the operation of public wharves and the stevedoring of vessels. Its Logistics Services segment offers warehousing and logistics facilities, security services, rental of and repairs to cold storage facilities, and property rental.
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