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KSS LineXKRX:044450 +0.20%83 Operating Margin % is 20.02% as of Jun. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 21.27. GuruFocus rates XKRX:044450 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩10,078.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Transportation companies, KSS Line ranks better than 78.69% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. KSS Line's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩32,012 Mil. KSS Line's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩159,897 Mil. Therefore, KSS Line's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 20.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KSS Line's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:044450'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.61 Med: 21.27 Max: 25.38
Current: 19.01
XKRX:044450's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 78.69% of 1009
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.96
vs XKRX:044450: 19.01
KSS Line's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -0.40% per year.
KSS Line's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩32,012 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩112,115 Mil.
KSS Line (XKRX:044450) 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.
KSS Line Operating Margin % Related Terms
KSS Line Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KSS Line'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, KSS Line'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.
KSS Line Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, KSS Line's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KSS Line'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.
KSS Line'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.
KSS Line (XKRX:044450) has a Operating Margin % of 20.02% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on KSS Line and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.27. Over the past decade, KSS Line's Operating Margin % has ranged from 15.61 to 25.38. According to the industry distribution chart, KSS Line ranks #215 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is KSS Line's Operating Margin % too high?
KSS Line's current Operating Margin % of 20.02% is near median its 10-year median of 21.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.61 to a high of 25.38. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. KSS Line's value of 20.02% is 187.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KSS Line ranks #215 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KSS Line has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KSS Line's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, KSS Line ranks #215 out of 1009 companies for Operating Margin %. This places KSS Line in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. KSS Line's value of 20.02% is 187.6% above this benchmark. Historically, KSS Line's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 15.61 to 25.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.27 vs. the industry median of 6.96, KSS Line 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 6.96, based on 1,009 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. KSS Line's current Operating Margin % of 20.02% is 187.6% 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 KSS Line and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KSS Line's current Operating Margin % is 20.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KSS Line stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSS Line (XKRX:044450) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩10,078.53, compared to a current price of ₩9,960.00 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 20.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.27 and 187.6% above the Transportation industry median of 6.96. KSS Line's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 KSS Line (XKRX:044450), the current Operating Margin % is 20.02% as of Jun. 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 KSS Line (XKRX:044450) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSS Line stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₩9,960.00 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩10,078.53.
GuruFocus considers KSS Line to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:044450:
Operating Margin %: 20.02% (near median its 10-year median of 21.27)
GF Value™: ₩10,078.53 vs. price of ₩9,960.00 (1.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 187.6% above the Transportation median (#215 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:044450 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KSS Line Ltd is a South Korea-based company engaged in the shipping business, which involves the production and sale of maritime transportation services. Its business is divided into gas and chemical vessel divisions.
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