Aluminium of EgyptCAI:EGAL -1.55%67 Operating Margin % is 29.15% as of Sep. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 30.34. GuruFocus rates CAI:EGAL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of E£188.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Aluminium of Egypt ranks better than 75.03% on this metric.
Aluminium of Egypt (CAI:EGAL) 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.
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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.
Aluminium of Egypt Operating Margin % Related Terms
Aluminium of Egypt Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aluminium of Egypt'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.
CAI:EGAL vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Aluminium of Egypt'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.
Aluminium of Egypt Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Aluminium of Egypt's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aluminium of Egypt'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.
Aluminium of Egypt's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Aluminium of Egypt (CAI:EGAL) has a Operating Margin % of 29.15% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Aluminium of Egypt and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.34. Over the past decade, Aluminium of Egypt's Operating Margin % has ranged from 25.20 to 36.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Aluminium of Egypt ranks #210 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Aluminium of Egypt's Operating Margin % too high?
Aluminium of Egypt's current Operating Margin % of 29.15% is near median its 10-year median of 30.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.20 to a high of 36.89. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Aluminium of Egypt's value of 29.15% is 403.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aluminium of Egypt ranks #210 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aluminium of Egypt has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aluminium of Egypt's Operating Margin % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Aluminium of Egypt ranks #210 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Aluminium of Egypt in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Aluminium of Egypt's value of 29.15% is 403.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Aluminium of Egypt's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 25.20 to 36.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.34 vs. the industry median of 5.79, Aluminium of Egypt 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Operating Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 5.79, based on 841 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. Aluminium of Egypt's current Operating Margin % of 29.15% is 403.5% 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 Aluminium of Egypt and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aluminium of Egypt's current Operating Margin % is 29.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aluminium of Egypt stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluminium of Egypt (CAI:EGAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£188.10, compared to a current price of E£282.87 — trading 50.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 29.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.34 and 403.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.79. Aluminium of Egypt's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 Aluminium of Egypt (CAI:EGAL), the current Operating Margin % is 29.15% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Aluminium of Egypt (CAI:EGAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluminium of Egypt stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£282.87 is trading 50.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£188.10.
GuruFocus considers Aluminium of Egypt to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:EGAL:
Operating Margin %: 29.15% (near median its 10-year median of 30.34)
GF Value™: E£188.10 vs. price of E£282.87 (50.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 403.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#210 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:EGAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aluminium of Egypt SA produces, manufactures, markets, and distributes aluminum and related raw materials, supplies, alloys, and products both locally and internationally. The company also engages in import and export activities linked to its aluminum business. Additionally, it pursues real estate and financial investments and manages a stock portfolio of its available properties.
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