UMH PropertiesBSP:U1MH34 12 Operating Margin % is 17.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 16.26. GuruFocus rates BSP:U1MH34 with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of R$39.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 746 REITs companies, UMH Properties ranks worse than 82.44% on this metric.
UMH Properties Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for UMH Properties's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:U1MH34'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.65 Med: 16.26 Max: 18.68
Current: 18.68
BSP:U1MH34's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 82.44% of 746
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 52.725
vs BSP:U1MH34: 18.68
UMH Properties's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
UMH Properties's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$60.22 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$268.78 Mil.
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.
UMH Properties Operating Margin % Related Terms
UMH Properties Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UMH Properties'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.
BSP:U1MH34 vs CSR, NXRT, AIV: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, UMH Properties'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.
UMH Properties Operating Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, UMH Properties's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UMH Properties'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.
UMH Properties'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.
UMH Properties (BSP:U1MH34) has a Operating Margin % of 17.49% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on UMH Properties and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.26. Over the past decade, UMH Properties' Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.65 to 18.68. According to the industry distribution chart, UMH Properties ranks #615 out of 746 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is UMH Properties' Operating Margin % too high?
UMH Properties' current Operating Margin % of 17.49% is near median its 10-year median of 16.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.65 to a high of 18.68. The REITs industry median Operating Margin % is 52.73. UMH Properties' value of 17.49% is 66.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UMH Properties ranks #615 out of 746 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, UMH Properties has a GF Score™ of 12/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UMH Properties' Operating Margin % compare to CSR and NXRT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, UMH Properties ranks #615 out of 746 companies for Operating Margin %. This places UMH Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 52.73. UMH Properties' value of 17.49% is 66.8% below this benchmark. Historically, UMH Properties' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.65 to 18.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.26 vs. the industry median of 52.73, UMH Properties 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 REITs company?
The median Operating Margin % among REITs companies is 52.73, based on 746 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. UMH Properties's current Operating Margin % of 17.49% is 66.8% 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 UMH Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Operating Margin % is 52.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UMH Properties's current Operating Margin % is 17.49%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UMH Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UMH Properties (BSP:U1MH34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$39.09, compared to a current price of R$39.00 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 17.49%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.26 and 66.8% below the REITs industry median of 52.73. UMH Properties' overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 5 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 UMH Properties (BSP:U1MH34), the current Operating Margin % is 17.49% 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 UMH Properties (BSP:U1MH34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UMH Properties stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$39.00 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$39.09.
GuruFocus considers UMH Properties to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:U1MH34:
Operating Margin %: 17.49% (near median its 10-year median of 16.26)
GF Value™: R$39.09 vs. price of R$39.00 (0.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.8% below the REITs median (#615 of 746)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:U1MH34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UMH Properties Inc together with its subsidiaries, is a real estate investment trust. It is engaged in the business of ownership and operation of manufactured home communities - leasing manufactured homesites to residents. The Company also leases manufactured homes to residents and, through its wholly-owned taxable REIT subsidiary, it sells and finances the sale of manufactured homes to residents and prospective residents of its communities and for placement on customers' privately-owned land. The company also owns the land, utility connections, streets, lighting, driveways, common area amenities, and other capital improvements. It earns income from lease agreements for its sites and homes, where the company is the lessor.
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