Alpha Adriatic JSCZAG:ULPL +12.50%49 Operating Margin % is 10.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 16.77. GuruFocus rates ZAG:ULPL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.99 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Transportation companies, Alpha Adriatic JSC ranks worse than 87.11% 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).
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.
Alpha Adriatic JSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
Alpha Adriatic JSC Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alpha Adriatic JSC'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.
ZAG:ULPL vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Alpha Adriatic JSC'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.
Alpha Adriatic JSC Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Alpha Adriatic JSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alpha Adriatic JSC'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.
Alpha Adriatic JSC's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
Alpha Adriatic JSC (ZAG:ULPL) has a Operating Margin % of 10.08% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Alpha Adriatic JSC and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 16.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Alpha Adriatic JSC ranks #872 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 87.1%.
Is Alpha Adriatic JSC's Operating Margin % too high?
Alpha Adriatic JSC's current Operating Margin % of 10.08% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 16.77. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.26. Alpha Adriatic JSC's value of 10.08% is 38.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alpha Adriatic JSC ranks #872 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alpha Adriatic JSC has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alpha Adriatic JSC's Operating Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Alpha Adriatic JSC ranks #872 out of 1001 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Alpha Adriatic JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.26. Alpha Adriatic JSC's value of 10.08% is 38.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.77 vs. the industry median of 7.26, Alpha Adriatic JSC 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 7.26, based on 1,001 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. Alpha Adriatic JSC's current Operating Margin % of 10.08% is 38.8% 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 Alpha Adriatic JSC and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alpha Adriatic JSC's current Operating Margin % is 10.08%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 16.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alpha Adriatic JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Adriatic JSC (ZAG:ULPL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.99, compared to a current price of €10.80 — trading 46% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 10.08%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 16.77 and 38.8% above the Transportation industry median of 7.26. Alpha Adriatic JSC's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 2 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 Alpha Adriatic JSC (ZAG:ULPL), the current Operating Margin % is 10.08% 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 Alpha Adriatic JSC (ZAG:ULPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Adriatic JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €10.80 is trading 46% below its estimated GF Value™ of €19.99.
GuruFocus considers Alpha Adriatic JSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ZAG:ULPL:
Operating Margin %: 10.08% (40% below median its 10-year median of 16.77)
GF Value™: €19.99 vs. price of €10.80 (46% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.8% above the Transportation median (#872 of 1001)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZAG:ULPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alpha Adriatic JSC engaged in activities of international maritime transportation of goods in dry bulk and tanker sectors and providing full ship management services for third parties. It has interests in oil and chemical tankers, and bulk carriers and also provides third-party ship management services for oil and chemical tankers.
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