Charter Hall Long WALE REITASX:CLW +0.26%75 Operating Margin % is 60.36% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 68.45. GuruFocus rates ASX:CLW with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.07 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 750 REITs companies, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT ranks better than 66.67% on this metric.
Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) 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.
Charter Hall Long WALE REIT Operating Margin % Related Terms
Charter Hall Long WALE REIT 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.
Charter Hall Long WALE REIT Operating Margin % Chart
ASX:CLW vs VICI, WPC, BNL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT'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.
Charter Hall Long WALE REIT Operating Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Operating Margin % falls into.
Charter Hall Long WALE REIT 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.
Charter Hall Long WALE REIT'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.
Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) has a Operating Margin % of 60.36% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Charter Hall Long WALE REIT and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 68.45. Over the past decade, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Operating Margin % has ranged from 55.64 to 71.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT ranks #250 out of 750 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Operating Margin % too high?
Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's current Operating Margin % of 60.36% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 68.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.64 to a high of 71.37. The REITs industry median Operating Margin % is 52.67. Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's value of 60.36% is 14.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT ranks #250 out of 750 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's Operating Margin % compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT ranks #250 out of 750 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Charter Hall Long WALE REIT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 52.67. Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's value of 60.36% is 14.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 55.64 to 71.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.45 vs. the industry median of 52.67, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT 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 REITs company?
The median Operating Margin % among REITs companies is 52.67, based on 750 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. Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's current Operating Margin % of 60.36% is 14.6% 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 Charter Hall Long WALE REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Operating Margin % is 52.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's current Operating Margin % is 60.36%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 68.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Charter Hall Long WALE REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.07, compared to a current price of A$3.79 — trading 37.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 60.36%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 68.45 and 14.6% above the REITs industry median of 52.67. Charter Hall Long WALE REIT's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 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 Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW), the current Operating Margin % is 60.36% 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 Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$3.79 is trading 37.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.07.
GuruFocus considers Charter Hall Long WALE REIT to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CLW:
Operating Margin %: 60.36% (12% below median its 10-year median of 68.45)
GF Value™: A$6.07 vs. price of A$3.79 (37.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.6% above the REITs median (#250 of 750)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CLW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Charter Hall Long WALE REIT is a listed investment vehicle established and managed by Charter Hall Group. The REIT pays management fees to the parent group. There are over 500 properties on balance sheet and in joint ventures, spanning retail, industrial, office, data centers and social infrastructure. The portfolio typically has near full occupancy and long weighted average lease expiry, or WALE, of around 10 years. About half the leases are subject to annual inflation-linked rental uplifts, and half to fixed annual increases (typically 3%). One third of the REIT's income is rents collected from the properties held on its own balance sheet and the rest is co-investment earnings from a dozen joint ventures.
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