Aldar Properties PJSCADX:ALDAR -4.81%96 Operating Margin % is 31.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 29.09. GuruFocus rates ADX:ALDAR with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ13.38 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Real Estate companies, Aldar Properties PJSC ranks better than 69.46% on this metric.
Aldar Properties PJSC (ADX:ALDAR) 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.
Aldar Properties PJSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
Aldar Properties PJSC Operating Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Aldar Properties PJSC'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.
Aldar Properties PJSC Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Aldar Properties PJSC'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.
Aldar Properties PJSC Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Aldar Properties PJSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aldar Properties PJSC's Operating Margin % falls into.
Aldar Properties PJSC Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Aldar Properties PJSC'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.
Aldar Properties PJSC (ADX:ALDAR) has a Operating Margin % of 31.83% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Aldar Properties PJSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.09. Over the past decade, Aldar Properties PJSC's Operating Margin % has ranged from 24.15 to 47.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Aldar Properties PJSC ranks #533 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Aldar Properties PJSC's Operating Margin % too high?
Aldar Properties PJSC's current Operating Margin % of 31.83% is near median its 10-year median of 29.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.15 to a high of 47.20. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Aldar Properties PJSC's value of 31.83% is 141% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aldar Properties PJSC ranks #533 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aldar Properties PJSC has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aldar Properties PJSC's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Aldar Properties PJSC ranks #533 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Aldar Properties PJSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Aldar Properties PJSC's value of 31.83% is 141% above this benchmark. Historically, Aldar Properties PJSC's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 24.15 to 47.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.09 vs. the industry median of 13.21, Aldar Properties PJSC 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 Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 13.21, based on 1,745 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. Aldar Properties PJSC's current Operating Margin % of 31.83% is 141% 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 Aldar Properties PJSC and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aldar Properties PJSC's current Operating Margin % is 31.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aldar Properties PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aldar Properties PJSC (ADX:ALDAR) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ13.38, compared to a current price of د.إ8.32 — trading 37.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 31.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.09 and 141% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.21. Aldar Properties PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 3 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 Aldar Properties PJSC (ADX:ALDAR), the current Operating Margin % is 31.83% 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 Aldar Properties PJSC (ADX:ALDAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aldar Properties PJSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of د.إ8.32 is trading 37.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ13.38.
GuruFocus considers Aldar Properties PJSC to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ADX:ALDAR:
Operating Margin %: 31.83% (near median its 10-year median of 29.09)
GF Value™: د.إ13.38 vs. price of د.إ8.32 (37.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 141% above the Real Estate median (#533 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:ALDAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aldar Properties PJSC is a general real estate company. The company along with its subsidiaries is engaged in various businesses predominantly the development, sales, investment, construction, leasing, management, and associated services for real estate. Its operating segment includes Property development and sales; Project management services; International; Investment properties; Hospitality and leisure; Education, Estates and Others. The company generates maximum of its revenue from the Property development and sales segment.
96GF Score
Get the complete analysis for ADX:ALDAR
Operating Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
ADX:ALDAR has been successfully added to your 
