Dominion Lending CentresBRLGF 69 Operating Margin % is 35.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 34.82. GuruFocus rates BRLGF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 48 Banks companies, Dominion Lending Centres ranks better than 87.5% on this metric.
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.
Dominion Lending Centres Operating Margin % Related Terms
Dominion Lending Centres 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.
BRLGF vs RKT, FNMA, PFSI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Mortgage Finance subindustry, Dominion Lending Centres'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.
Dominion Lending Centres Operating Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Dominion Lending Centres's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dominion Lending Centres'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.
Dominion Lending Centres'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.
Dominion Lending Centres (BRLGF) has a Operating Margin % of 35.81% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Dominion Lending Centres and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.82. Over the past decade, Dominion Lending Centres' Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.56 to 47.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Dominion Lending Centres ranks #6 out of 48 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Dominion Lending Centres' Operating Margin % too high?
Dominion Lending Centres' current Operating Margin % of 35.81% is near median its 10-year median of 34.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.56 to a high of 47.44. The Banks industry median Operating Margin % is 18.14. Dominion Lending Centres' value of 35.81% is 97.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dominion Lending Centres ranks #6 out of 48 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dominion Lending Centres has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dominion Lending Centres' Operating Margin % compare to RKT and FNMA?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Dominion Lending Centres ranks #6 out of 48 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Dominion Lending Centres in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 18.14. Dominion Lending Centres' value of 35.81% is 97.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Dominion Lending Centres' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.56 to 47.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.82 vs. the industry median of 18.14, Dominion Lending Centres 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 Banks company?
The median Operating Margin % among Banks companies is 18.14, based on 48 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. Dominion Lending Centres's current Operating Margin % of 35.81% is 97.5% 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 Dominion Lending Centres and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Operating Margin % is 18.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dominion Lending Centres's current Operating Margin % is 35.81%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dominion Lending Centres stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dominion Lending Centres (BRLGF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.85, compared to a current price of $6.09 — trading 58.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 35.81%, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.82 and 97.5% above the Banks industry median of 18.14. Dominion Lending Centres' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Dominion Lending Centres (BRLGF), the current Operating Margin % is 35.81% 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 Dominion Lending Centres (BRLGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dominion Lending Centres stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.09 is trading 58.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.85.
GuruFocus considers Dominion Lending Centres to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BRLGF:
Operating Margin %: 35.81% (near median its 10-year median of 34.82)
GF Value™: $3.85 vs. price of $6.09 (58.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.5% above the Banks median (#6 of 48)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BRLGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dominion Lending Centres Inc is a mortgage brokerage franchisor and mortgage broker data connectivity provider with operations across Canada. The company provides assistance on First-time Homebuying, Mortgage Renewals, Commercial Financing, and Mortgage Refinancing.
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