Corporacion America AirportsCAAP -0.34%86 Operating Margin % is 26.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 22.63. GuruFocus rates CAAP with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Corporacion America Airports ranks better than 87.29% on this metric.
Corporacion America Airports (NYSE:CAAP) 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.
Corporacion America Airports Operating Margin % Related Terms
Corporacion America Airports 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.
Corporacion America Airports Operating Margin % Chart
CAAP vs UP, ASLE, ICTSF: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Corporacion America Airports'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.
Corporacion America Airports Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Corporacion America Airports's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Corporacion America Airports's Operating Margin % falls into.
Corporacion America Airports 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.
* 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.
Corporacion America Airports (CAAP) has a Operating Margin % of 26.02% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Corporacion America Airports and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 22.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Corporacion America Airports ranks #128 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Corporacion America Airports' Operating Margin % too high?
Corporacion America Airports' current Operating Margin % of 26.02% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 22.63. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.37. Corporacion America Airports' value of 26.02% is 253.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Corporacion America Airports ranks #128 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Corporacion America Airports has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Corporacion America Airports' Operating Margin % compare to UP and ASLE?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Corporacion America Airports ranks #128 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Corporacion America Airports in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.37. Corporacion America Airports' value of 26.02% is 253.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.63 vs. the industry median of 7.37, Corporacion America Airports 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 Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.37, based on 1,007 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. Corporacion America Airports's current Operating Margin % of 26.02% is 253.1% 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 Corporacion America Airports and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Corporacion America Airports's current Operating Margin % is 26.02%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 22.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Corporacion America Airports stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corporacion America Airports (CAAP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.83, compared to a current price of $26.08 — trading 9.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 26.02%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 22.63 and 253.1% above the Transportation industry median of 7.37. Corporacion America Airports' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Corporacion America Airports (CAAP), the current Operating Margin % is 26.02% 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 Corporacion America Airports (CAAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corporacion America Airports stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.08 is trading 9.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.83.
GuruFocus considers Corporacion America Airports to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CAAP:
Operating Margin %: 26.02% (15% above median its 10-year median of 22.63)
GF Value™: $23.83 vs. price of $26.08 (9.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 253.1% above the Transportation median (#128 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Corporacion America Airports SA acquires, develops, and operates airport concessions. Its operating segments are geographically divided into Argentina, Italy, Brazil, Uruguay, Ecuador, and Armenia. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Argentina segment. The firm's revenue is categorized into Aeronautical Revenue, Non-Aeronautical Revenue, Commercial Revenue, Construction Service Revenue, and Other Revenue.
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