Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSCADX:TAQA -0.76%78 Operating Margin % is 19.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 18.34. GuruFocus rates ADX:TAQA with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ3.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC ranks better than 56.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ADX:TAQA'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -126.67 Med: 18.34 Max: 51.15
Current: 17.07
ADX:TAQA's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 56.11% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.97
vs ADX:TAQA: 17.07
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC (ADX:TAQA) 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.
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC Operating Margin % Chart
ADX:TAQA vs SRE, AES: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Abu Dhabi National Energy Co 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.
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC's Operating Margin % falls into.
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co 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.
* 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.
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC (ADX:TAQA) has a Operating Margin % of 19.70% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC ranks #219 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC's Operating Margin % too high?
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC's current Operating Margin % of 19.70% is near median its 10-year median of 18.34. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC's value of 19.70% is 31.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC ranks #219 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC's Operating Margin % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC ranks #219 out of 499 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC's value of 19.70% is 31.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.34 vs. the industry median of 14.97, Abu Dhabi National Energy Co 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.97, based on 499 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. Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC's current Operating Margin % of 19.70% is 31.6% 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 Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC's current Operating Margin % is 19.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC (ADX:TAQA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ3.42, compared to a current price of د.إ2.61 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 19.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.34 and 31.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.97. Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC (ADX:TAQA), the current Operating Margin % is 19.70% 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 Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC (ADX:TAQA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of د.إ2.61 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ3.42.
GuruFocus considers Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ADX:TAQA:
Operating Margin %: 19.70% (near median its 10-year median of 18.34)
GF Value™: د.إ3.42 vs. price of د.إ2.61 (23.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#219 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:TAQA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC Business Description
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC which is majority-owned by the Abu Dhabi government is a fully integrated energy provider with operations in nine markets around the world. Its segment includes Power and Water Generation segment, Power and Water Transmission segment, Power and Water Distribution segment, Oil and Gas segment, and Water Solutions Segment. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Power and Water Distribution segment, which is engaged in distribution of water and electricity from the generation and desalination plants in the UAE.. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from UAE.
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