Operating Margin - Transurban Group (ASX:TCL)

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Price: 14.55 AUD 0.69%

Market Cap: 45.3B AUD

24.8%

Current

24%

Average

18.8%

Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin

24.8%

Operating Profit

934m

Revenue

3.8B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country		Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
AU		Transurban Group ASX:TCL	45.2B AUD	25%
IT	A	Atlantia SpA F:AU9	18.7B EUR	9%
FR		Getlink SE PAR:GET	8.6B EUR	36%
CN		China Merchants Expressway Network Technology Holdings Co Ltd SZSE:001965	67.3B CNY	21%
CN		Jiangsu Expressway Co Ltd SSE:600377	60.8B CNY	26%
MX		Aleatica SAB de CV BMV:ALEATIC	142B MXN	85%
CN		Shandong Hi-speed Co Ltd SSE:600350	45.5B CNY	21%
MX		Promotora y Operadora de Infraestructura SAB de CV BMV:PINFRA	115B MXN	117%
CN	Z	Zhejiang Expressway Co Ltd HKEX:576	44.2B HKD	37%
TW		Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp TWSE:2633	157.3B TWD	40%
BR		CCR SA BOVESPA:CCRO3	27.3B BRL	24%

Transurban Group
Glance View

Economic Moat

None

Market Cap

45.2B AUD

Industry

Transportation Infrastructure

Transurban Group, an Australian powerhouse in the toll-road sector, finds its roots deeply intertwined with the modern urban mobility narrative. Emerging in the 1990s, Transurban arose as a key player in developing, managing, and maintaining toll road networks primarily across Australia, as well as parts of North America. The company fundamentally transforms the flow of city commuting, deftly leveraging both technology and strategic partnerships with governments to ensure smoother, faster urban travel. By holding long-term concessions for these roads, Transurban guarantees an effective, sustainable road network, all while establishing itself as a leader in traffic management systems. With urban sprawl and congestion skyrocketing, the company’s model shines as an example of how infrastructure providers can significantly enhance quality of life in bustling cities. Transurban’s business model rests on a straightforward yet lucrative premise: the collection of tolls from drivers who utilize its roads. This system allows the company to generate a steady stream of revenue while contributing to road maintenance and enhancements. Over the years, Transurban has crafted sophisticated tolling technologies that offer seamless experiences for commuters, minimizing delays and reducing congestion. Additionally, as urban areas continue to expand, Transurban's roads become vital conduits, thus increasing traffic volume and revenue potential. Furthermore, its ability to invest in and expand existing toll roads or develop new ones solidifies its market presence, ensuring that its financial performance remains as dynamic as the urban landscapes it helps to shape. In essence, Transurban's strategic focus on innovation and partnership enables it to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of urban transport infrastructure.

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Transurban Group
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