Esterad Investment Co BSCBAH:ESTERAD 56 Operating Margin % is 95.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 131% above its 10-year median of 41.35. GuruFocus rates BAH:ESTERAD with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of BHD0.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 656 Asset Management companies, Esterad Investment Co BSC ranks better than 60.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Esterad Investment Co BSC's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BAH:ESTERAD'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.51 Med: 41.35 Max: 268.31
Current: 29.04
BAH:ESTERAD's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 60.98% of 656
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 16.73
vs BAH:ESTERAD: 29.04
Esterad Investment Co BSC (BAH:ESTERAD) 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.
Esterad Investment Co BSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
Esterad Investment Co 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.
Esterad Investment Co BSC Operating Margin % Chart
BAH:ESTERAD vs BLK, BX, KKR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Esterad Investment Co 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.
Esterad Investment Co BSC Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Esterad Investment Co BSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Esterad Investment Co BSC's Operating Margin % falls into.
Esterad Investment Co 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.
Esterad Investment Co BSC's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Esterad Investment Co BSC (BAH:ESTERAD) has a Operating Margin % of 95.33% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Esterad Investment Co BSC and its competitors. This is 131% above median its historical median of 41.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Esterad Investment Co BSC ranks #256 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Esterad Investment Co BSC's Operating Margin % too high?
Esterad Investment Co BSC's current Operating Margin % of 95.33% is 131% above median its 10-year median of 41.35. The Asset Management industry median Operating Margin % is 16.73. Esterad Investment Co BSC's value of 95.33% is 469.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Esterad Investment Co BSC ranks #256 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Esterad Investment Co BSC has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Esterad Investment Co BSC's Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Esterad Investment Co BSC ranks #256 out of 656 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Esterad Investment Co BSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 16.73. Esterad Investment Co BSC's value of 95.33% is 469.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 41.35 vs. the industry median of 16.73, Esterad Investment Co BSC 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 Asset Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Asset Management companies is 16.73, based on 656 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. Esterad Investment Co BSC's current Operating Margin % of 95.33% is 469.8% 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 Esterad Investment Co BSC and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 16.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Esterad Investment Co BSC's current Operating Margin % is 95.33%, which is 131% above median its own 10-year median of 41.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Esterad Investment Co BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Esterad Investment Co BSC (BAH:ESTERAD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.40, compared to a current price of BHD0.20 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 95.33%, which is 131% above median its 10-year median of 41.35 and 469.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 16.73. Esterad Investment Co BSC's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 Esterad Investment Co BSC (BAH:ESTERAD), the current Operating Margin % is 95.33% 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 Esterad Investment Co BSC (BAH:ESTERAD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Esterad Investment Co BSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BHD0.20 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.40.
GuruFocus considers Esterad Investment Co BSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BAH:ESTERAD:
Operating Margin %: 95.33% (131% above median its 10-year median of 41.35)
GF Value™: BHD0.40 vs. price of BHD0.20 (50% below fair value)
Industry Position: 469.8% above the Asset Management median (#256 of 656)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:ESTERAD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Esterad Investment Co BSC operates in the financial sector. The principal activity of the company is to invest in public and private equities, fixed income, real estate, and other asset classes in both local and international markets. It owns four key portfolio investment models including a strategic equity portfolio, fixed income portfolio, properties & income-producing assets, and a trading portfolio. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Investment income.
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