Ooredoo QPSCADX:QTEL 83 Operating Margin % is 23.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 15.58. GuruFocus rates ADX:QTEL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ13.61. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Ooredoo QPSC ranks better than 80.65% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Ooredoo QPSC's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ1,456 Mil. Ooredoo QPSC's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ6,248 Mil. Therefore, Ooredoo QPSC's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.31%.
Good Sign:
Ooredoo QPSC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ooredoo QPSC's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ADX:QTEL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.92 Med: 15.58 Max: 23.09
Current: 23.09
ADX:QTEL's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 80.65% of 367
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 9.73
vs ADX:QTEL: 23.09
Ooredoo QPSC's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 12.40% per year.
Ooredoo QPSC's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ1,456 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ5,807 Mil.
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.
Ooredoo QPSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ooredoo QPSC Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ooredoo QPSC'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.
ADX:QTEL vs TMUS, VZ, T: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Ooredoo QPSC'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.
Ooredoo QPSC Operating Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Ooredoo QPSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ooredoo QPSC'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.
Ooredoo QPSC'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.
Ooredoo QPSC (ADX:QTEL) has a Operating Margin % of 23.31% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ooredoo QPSC and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 15.58. Over the past decade, Ooredoo QPSC's Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.92 to 23.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Ooredoo QPSC ranks #71 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is Ooredoo QPSC's Operating Margin % too high?
Ooredoo QPSC's current Operating Margin % of 23.31% is 50% above median its 10-year median of 15.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.92 to a high of 23.09. The Telecommunication Services industry median Operating Margin % is 9.73. Ooredoo QPSC's value of 23.31% is 139.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ooredoo QPSC ranks #71 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ooredoo QPSC has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ooredoo QPSC's Operating Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Ooredoo QPSC ranks #71 out of 367 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ooredoo QPSC in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.73. Ooredoo QPSC's value of 23.31% is 139.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Ooredoo QPSC's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.92 to 23.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.58 vs. the industry median of 9.73, Ooredoo QPSC 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 9.73, based on 367 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. Ooredoo QPSC's current Operating Margin % of 23.31% is 139.6% 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 Ooredoo QPSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ooredoo QPSC's current Operating Margin % is 23.31%, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 15.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ooredoo QPSC stock overvalued right now?
Ooredoo QPSC (ADX:QTEL) has a current Operating Margin % of 23.31%. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ13.61, compared to a current price of د.إ14.65 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 23.31%, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 15.58 and 139.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 9.73. Ooredoo QPSC's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 Ooredoo QPSC (ADX:QTEL), the current Operating Margin % is 23.31% 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 Ooredoo QPSC (ADX:QTEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ooredoo QPSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of د.إ14.65 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ13.61.
Key valuation signals for ADX:QTEL:
Operating Margin %: 23.31% (50% above median its 10-year median of 15.58)
GF Value™: د.إ13.61 vs. price of د.إ14.65 (7.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 139.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#71 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:QTEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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