Emaar Misr for DevelopmentECAI:EMFD -0.69%83 Operating Margin % is 49.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 30.87. GuruFocus rates CAI:EMFD with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of E£8.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Real Estate companies, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE ranks better than 75.36% on this metric.
Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE (CAI:EMFD) 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.
Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE Operating Margin % Related Terms
Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE 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.
Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE Operating Margin % Chart
Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE'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.
Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's Operating Margin % falls into.
Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE 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.
Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE (CAI:EMFD) has a Operating Margin % of 49.61% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 30.87. Over the past decade, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.00 to 36.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE ranks #430 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's Operating Margin % too high?
Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's current Operating Margin % of 49.61% is 61% above median its 10-year median of 30.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.00 to a high of 36.69. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.17. Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's value of 49.61% is 276.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE ranks #430 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE ranks #430 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.17. Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's value of 49.61% is 276.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.00 to 36.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.87 vs. the industry median of 13.17, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE 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 Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 13.17, based on 1,745 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. Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's current Operating Margin % of 49.61% is 276.7% 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 Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's current Operating Margin % is 49.61%, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 30.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE (CAI:EMFD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£8.23, compared to a current price of E£11.53 — trading 40.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 49.61%, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 30.87 and 276.7% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.17. Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE (CAI:EMFD), the current Operating Margin % is 49.61% 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 Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE (CAI:EMFD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£11.53 is trading 40.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£8.23.
GuruFocus considers Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:EMFD:
Operating Margin %: 49.61% (61% above median its 10-year median of 30.87)
GF Value™: E£8.23 vs. price of E£11.53 (40.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 276.7% above the Real Estate median (#430 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:EMFD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Emaar Misr for Development SAE engages in the property development activities in Egypt. Its projects include Uptown Cairo, a mixed-use development project, which offers a range of amenities, including shopping centers, a business park, hotels, a spa, and golf courses. The company is also developing Mivida, a residential community, which consists of amenities, such as business and central park.
83GF Score
Get the complete analysis for CAI:EMFD
Operating Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
CAI:EMFD has been successfully added to your 
