Garda Property GroupASX:GDF +3.81%46 Operating Margin % is 49.25% as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 59.70. GuruFocus rates ASX:GDF with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Real Estate companies, Garda Property Group ranks better than 82.87% on this metric.
Garda Property Group (ASX:GDF) 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.
Garda Property Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Garda Property Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Garda Property Group'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:GDF vs CBRE, BEKE, CSGP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Garda Property Group'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.
Garda Property Group Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Garda Property Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Garda Property Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Garda Property Group 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.
Garda Property Group'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.
Garda Property Group (ASX:GDF) has a Operating Margin % of 49.25% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Garda Property Group and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 59.70. Over the past decade, Garda Property Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 47.76 to 66.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Garda Property Group ranks #299 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is Garda Property Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Garda Property Group's current Operating Margin % of 49.25% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 59.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.76 to a high of 66.03. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Garda Property Group's value of 49.25% is 272.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Garda Property Group ranks #299 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Garda Property Group has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Garda Property Group's Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Garda Property Group ranks #299 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Garda Property Group in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Garda Property Group's value of 49.25% is 272.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Garda Property Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 47.76 to 66.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.70 vs. the industry median of 13.21, Garda Property Group 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. Garda Property Group's current Operating Margin % of 49.25% is 272.8% 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 Garda Property Group 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. Garda Property Group's current Operating Margin % is 49.25%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 59.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Garda Property Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Garda Property Group (ASX:GDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.79, compared to a current price of A$1.09 — trading 38% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 49.25%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 59.70 and 272.8% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.21. Garda Property Group's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 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 Garda Property Group (ASX:GDF), the current Operating Margin % is 49.25% 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 Garda Property Group (ASX:GDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Garda Property Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$1.09 is trading 38% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.79.
GuruFocus considers Garda Property Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:GDF:
Operating Margin %: 49.25% (18% below median its 10-year median of 59.70)
GF Value™: A$0.79 vs. price of A$1.09 (38% above fair value)
Industry Position: 272.8% above the Real Estate median (#299 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:GDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Garda Property Group invests in commercial and industrial properties and other assets by the provisions of Its constitution. The company's operating segment includes Direct investment, Debt investment, and Funds management. It generates maximum revenue from the Direct investment segment in the form of rental income. The Direct investment segment includes investment in Australian commercial and industrial property.
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