Abacus Storage KingASX:ASK -0.36%41 Operating Margin % is 45.34% as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 52.82. GuruFocus rates ASX:ASK with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 749 REITs companies, Abacus Storage King ranks worse than 59.41% on this metric.
Abacus Storage King (ASX:ASK) 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.
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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.
Abacus Storage King Operating Margin % Related Terms
Abacus Storage King Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Abacus Storage King'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.
ASX:ASK vs PLD, PSA, EXR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, Abacus Storage King'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.
Abacus Storage King Operating Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Abacus Storage King's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abacus Storage King's Operating Margin % falls into.
Abacus Storage King 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.
Abacus Storage King's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Abacus Storage King (ASX:ASK) has a Operating Margin % of 45.34% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Abacus Storage King and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 52.82. Over the past decade, Abacus Storage King's Operating Margin % has ranged from 47.65 to 54.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Abacus Storage King ranks #445 out of 749 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is Abacus Storage King's Operating Margin % too high?
Abacus Storage King's current Operating Margin % of 45.34% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 52.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.65 to a high of 54.95. The REITs industry median Operating Margin % is 52.71. Abacus Storage King's value of 45.34% is 14% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abacus Storage King ranks #445 out of 749 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Abacus Storage King has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abacus Storage King's Operating Margin % compare to PLD and PSA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Abacus Storage King ranks #445 out of 749 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Abacus Storage King in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 52.71. Abacus Storage King's value of 45.34% is 14% below this benchmark. Historically, Abacus Storage King's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 47.65 to 54.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.82 vs. the industry median of 52.71, Abacus Storage King 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 Operating Margin % for a REITs company?
The median Operating Margin % among REITs companies is 52.71, based on 749 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. Abacus Storage King's current Operating Margin % of 45.34% is 14% 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 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 Abacus Storage King and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Operating Margin % is 52.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abacus Storage King's current Operating Margin % is 45.34%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 52.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abacus Storage King stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abacus Storage King (ASX:ASK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.53, compared to a current price of A$1.37 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 45.34%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 52.82 and 14% below the REITs industry median of 52.71. Abacus Storage King's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 4 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 Abacus Storage King (ASX:ASK), the current Operating Margin % is 45.34% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Abacus Storage King (ASX:ASK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abacus Storage King stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.37 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.53.
GuruFocus considers Abacus Storage King to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ASK:
Operating Margin %: 45.34% (14% below median its 10-year median of 52.82)
GF Value™: A$1.53 vs. price of A$1.37 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14% below the REITs median (#445 of 749)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ASK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Abacus Storage King is a self-storage REIT. It owns, operates, and manages a self-storage operating platform and an investment portfolio comprising self-storage properties and other investments across Australia and New Zealand.
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