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Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC (BAH:ABRAAJ) 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.
Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC 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.
Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC Operating Margin % Chart
BAH:ABRAAJ vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC'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.
Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC Operating Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC's Operating Margin % falls into.
Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC 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.
Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC (BAH:ABRAAJ) has a Operating Margin % of -0.40% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC and its competitors. Over the past decade, Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC's Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.19 to 15.89.
Is Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC's Operating Margin % too high?
Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC's current Operating Margin % is -0.40%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.19 to a high of 15.89. Overall, Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC's Operating Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC's Operating Margin % of -0.40% can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.32. Historically, Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.19 to 15.89 over the past decade. 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 Restaurants company?
The median Operating Margin % among Restaurants companies is 4.32, based on 360 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. 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 Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC's current Operating Margin % is -0.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC stock overvalued right now?
Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC (BAH:ABRAAJ) has a current Operating Margin % of -0.40%. The current Operating Margin % is -0.40%. Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC (BAH:ABRAAJ), the current Operating Margin % is -0.40% 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.
Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC Business Description
Al Abraaj Restaurants Group BSC is engaged in Operating restaurants and rendering catering services. Its brands are La Rotisserie, SAL, Sangam, Lumee, and Others. The principal activities of the Company included: Activities of head offices or management offices; Selling and buying shares and securities for Company's account only, Real estate activities with own or leased property; and Sale/trade of food and beverages.
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