Fastighets AB BalderBALDF 72 Operating Margin % is 64.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 65.52. GuruFocus rates BALDF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Real Estate companies, Fastighets AB Balder ranks better than 92.21% on this metric.
Fastighets AB Balder (OTCPK:BALDF) 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.
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Fastighets AB Balder Operating Margin % Historical Data
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* 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.
Fastighets AB Balder Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Fastighets AB Balder'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.
Fastighets AB Balder Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Fastighets AB Balder's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fastighets AB Balder's Operating Margin % falls into.
Fastighets AB Balder 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.
Fastighets AB Balder'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.
Fastighets AB Balder (BALDF) has a Operating Margin % of 64.22% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Fastighets AB Balder and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 65.52. Over the past decade, Fastighets AB Balder's Operating Margin % has ranged from 59.72 to 68.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Fastighets AB Balder ranks #136 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is Fastighets AB Balder's Operating Margin % too high?
Fastighets AB Balder's current Operating Margin % of 64.22% is near median its 10-year median of 65.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 59.72 to a high of 68.10. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Fastighets AB Balder's value of 64.22% is 386.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fastighets AB Balder ranks #136 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fastighets AB Balder has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fastighets AB Balder's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Fastighets AB Balder ranks #136 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Fastighets AB Balder in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Fastighets AB Balder's value of 64.22% is 386.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Fastighets AB Balder's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 59.72 to 68.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.52 vs. the industry median of 13.21, Fastighets AB Balder 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. Fastighets AB Balder's current Operating Margin % of 64.22% is 386.1% 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 Fastighets AB Balder 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. Fastighets AB Balder's current Operating Margin % is 64.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 65.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fastighets AB Balder stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fastighets AB Balder (BALDF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.78, compared to a current price of $5.42 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 64.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 65.52 and 386.1% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.21. Fastighets AB Balder's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Fastighets AB Balder (BALDF), the current Operating Margin % is 64.22% 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 Fastighets AB Balder (BALDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fastighets AB Balder stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.42 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.78.
GuruFocus considers Fastighets AB Balder to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BALDF:
Operating Margin %: 64.22% (near median its 10-year median of 65.52)
GF Value™: $6.78 vs. price of $5.42 (20.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 386.1% above the Real Estate median (#136 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BALDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fastighets AB Balder is engaged in acquiring, developing, and managing residential properties and commercial properties based on local presence and creating customer value by meeting the needs of different customer groups for commercial premises and housing in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Germany, and the UK. The company's property portfolio contains a wide variety of commercial space, ranging from office, retail, and warehouse space, out of which Residential properties constitute the majority portion of the company's portfolio. The Group's business segments are; Helsinki, which derives key income, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Copenhagen, South, East, and North. The company generates revenue through income earned on the rents of its properties and on the management of its real estate.
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