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Popular FoundationsBOM:544259 -2.60%35 Operating Margin % is 0.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% below its 10-year median of 6.48. GuruFocus rates BOM:544259 with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,771 Construction companies, Popular Foundations ranks worse than 67.42% on this metric.
Popular Foundations (BOM:544259) 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.
Popular Foundations Operating Margin % Related Terms
Popular Foundations Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Popular Foundations'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.
BOM:544259 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Popular Foundations'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.
Popular Foundations Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Popular Foundations's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Popular Foundations's Operating Margin % falls into.
Popular Foundations 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.
Popular Foundations's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Popular Foundations (BOM:544259) has a Operating Margin % of 0.60% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Popular Foundations and its competitors. This is 91% below median its historical median of 6.48. Over the past decade, Popular Foundations' Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.83 to 12.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Popular Foundations ranks #1194 out of 1771 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 67.4%.
Is Popular Foundations' Operating Margin % too high?
Popular Foundations' current Operating Margin % of 0.60% is 91% below median its 10-year median of 6.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.83 to a high of 12.19. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.94. Popular Foundations' value of 0.60% is 89.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Popular Foundations ranks #1194 out of 1771 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Popular Foundations has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Popular Foundations' Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Popular Foundations ranks #1194 out of 1771 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Popular Foundations in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.94. Popular Foundations' value of 0.60% is 89.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Popular Foundations' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.83 to 12.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.48 vs. the industry median of 5.94, Popular Foundations has consistently been below 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.94, based on 1,771 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. Popular Foundations's current Operating Margin % of 0.60% is 89.9% below 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 Popular Foundations and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Popular Foundations's current Operating Margin % is 0.60%, which is 91% below median its own 10-year median of 6.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Popular Foundations stock overvalued right now?
Popular Foundations (BOM:544259) has a current Operating Margin % of 0.60%. The current Operating Margin % is 0.60%, which is 91% below median its 10-year median of 6.48 and 89.9% below the Construction industry median of 5.94. Popular Foundations' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 10 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 Popular Foundations (BOM:544259), the current Operating Margin % is 0.60% 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.
Popular Foundations Ltd is a company engaged in engineering and construction activities, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions within the construction sector. The company is recognized for its expertise in handling a diverse range of projects, including commercial buildings, hotels, factories, art centres, residential buildings, and educational institutions. It is committed to delivering quality construction services that meet the specific needs of its clients across various industries.
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