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.
Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust Operating Margin % Related Terms
Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust 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.
BOM:543225 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust'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.
Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust (BOM:543225) has a Operating Margin % of 24.02% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.45. Over the past decade, Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust's Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.32 to 25.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust ranks #599 out of 1747 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust's Operating Margin % too high?
Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust's current Operating Margin % of 24.02% is near median its 10-year median of 23.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.32 to a high of 25.11. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.39. Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust's value of 24.02% is 79.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust ranks #599 out of 1747 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust's Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust ranks #599 out of 1747 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.39. Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust's value of 24.02% is 79.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.32 to 25.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.45 vs. the industry median of 13.39, Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust 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 13.39, based on 1,747 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. Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust's current Operating Margin % of 24.02% is 79.4% 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 Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust's current Operating Margin % is 24.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust (BOM:543225) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹254.16, compared to a current price of ₹169.39 — trading 33.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 24.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.45 and 79.4% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.39. Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 9 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 Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust (BOM:543225), the current Operating Margin % is 24.02% 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 Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust (BOM:543225) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹169.39 is trading 33.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹254.16.
GuruFocus considers Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543225:
Operating Margin %: 24.02% (near median its 10-year median of 23.45)
GF Value™: ₹254.16 vs. price of ₹169.39 (33.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.4% above the Real Estate median (#599 of 1747)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543225 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust Business Description
Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust Formerly Data Infrastructure Trust operates as an infrastructure investment trust. Its objective is to carry on the activity of investment in infrastructure projects which involves the business of providing tower infrastructure and related operations and maintenance services.
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