Arbor Realty TrustFRA:OWQ +0.36%44 Net Margin % is 9.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 38.10. GuruFocus rates FRA:OWQ with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 928 REITs companies, Arbor Realty Trust ranks worse than 67.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arbor Realty Trust's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:OWQ'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.53 Med: 38.1 Max: 57.42
Current: 24.53
FRA:OWQ's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 67.78% of 928
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 44.95
vs FRA:OWQ: 24.53
Arbor Realty Trust (FRA:OWQ) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Arbor Realty Trust Net Margin % Related Terms
Arbor Realty Trust Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arbor Realty Trust's Net 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 REIT - Mortgage subindustry, Arbor Realty Trust's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Arbor Realty Trust Net Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Arbor Realty Trust's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arbor Realty Trust's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Arbor Realty Trust (FRA:OWQ) has a Net Margin % of 9.52% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Arbor Realty Trust and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 38.10. Over the past decade, Arbor Realty Trust's Net Margin % has ranged from 24.53 to 57.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Arbor Realty Trust ranks #629 out of 928 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Arbor Realty Trust's Net Margin % too high?
Arbor Realty Trust's current Net Margin % of 9.52% is 75% below median its 10-year median of 38.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.53 to a high of 57.42. The REITs industry median Net Margin % is 44.95. Arbor Realty Trust's value of 9.52% is 78.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arbor Realty Trust ranks #629 out of 928 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arbor Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arbor Realty Trust's Net Margin % compare to CIM and MFA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Arbor Realty Trust ranks #629 out of 928 companies for Net Margin %. This places Arbor Realty Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 44.95. Arbor Realty Trust's value of 9.52% is 78.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Arbor Realty Trust's own Net Margin % has ranged from 24.53 to 57.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.10 vs. the industry median of 44.95, Arbor Realty Trust has consistently been below 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 Net Margin % for a REITs company?
The median Net Margin % among REITs companies is 44.95, based on 928 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Arbor Realty Trust's current Net Margin % of 9.52% is 78.8% below 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Arbor Realty Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Net Margin % is 44.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arbor Realty Trust's current Net Margin % is 9.52%, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 38.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arbor Realty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbor Realty Trust (FRA:OWQ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.13, compared to a current price of €4.47 — trading 45.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.52%, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 38.10 and 78.8% below the REITs industry median of 44.95. Arbor Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arbor Realty Trust (FRA:OWQ), the current Net Margin % is 9.52% 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 Arbor Realty Trust (FRA:OWQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbor Realty Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.47 is trading 45.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.13.
GuruFocus considers Arbor Realty Trust to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OWQ:
Net Margin %: 9.52% (75% below median its 10-year median of 38.10)
GF Value™: €8.13 vs. price of €4.47 (45.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.8% below the REITs median (#629 of 928)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OWQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arbor Realty Trust Inc is a specialized real estate finance company. It invests in a diversified portfolio of structured finance assets in the multifamily, SFR, and commercial real estate markets, consisting of bridge and mezzanine loans, including junior participating interests in first mortgages, preferred, and direct equity. In addition, it may also directly acquire real property and invest in real estate-related notes and certain mortgage-related securities. The company has two business segments, Structured Business and Agency Business. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Structured Business Segment.
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