Madinet Masr For Housing and Development (CAI:MASR) 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.
Madinet Masr For Housing and Development Operating Margin % Related Terms
Madinet Masr For Housing and Development 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.
Madinet Masr For Housing and Development Operating Margin % Chart
Madinet Masr For Housing and Development Annual Data
Madinet Masr For Housing and Development Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Madinet Masr For Housing and Development'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.
Madinet Masr For Housing and Development Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
Madinet Masr For Housing and Development 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.
Madinet Masr For Housing and Development (CAI:MASR) has a Operating Margin % of 30.26% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Madinet Masr For Housing and Development and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 42.70. Over the past decade, Madinet Masr For Housing and Development's Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.55 to 59.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Madinet Masr For Housing and Development ranks #395 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is Madinet Masr For Housing and Development's Operating Margin % too high?
Madinet Masr For Housing and Development's current Operating Margin % of 30.26% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 42.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.55 to a high of 59.60. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Madinet Masr For Housing and Development's value of 30.26% is 129.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Madinet Masr For Housing and Development ranks #395 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Madinet Masr For Housing and Development has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Madinet Masr For Housing and Development's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Madinet Masr For Housing and Development ranks #395 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Madinet Masr For Housing and Development in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Madinet Masr For Housing and Development's value of 30.26% is 129.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Madinet Masr For Housing and Development's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.55 to 59.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.70 vs. the industry median of 13.21, Madinet Masr For Housing and Development 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 13.21, 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. Madinet Masr For Housing and Development's current Operating Margin % of 30.26% is 129.1% 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 Madinet Masr For Housing and Development and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Madinet Masr For Housing and Development's current Operating Margin % is 30.26%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 42.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Madinet Masr For Housing and Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Madinet Masr For Housing and Development (CAI:MASR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£6.25, compared to a current price of E£7.01 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 30.26%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 42.70 and 129.1% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.21. Madinet Masr For Housing and Development's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 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 Madinet Masr For Housing and Development (CAI:MASR), the current Operating Margin % is 30.26% 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 Madinet Masr For Housing and Development (CAI:MASR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Madinet Masr For Housing and Development stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£7.01 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£6.25.
GuruFocus considers Madinet Masr For Housing and Development to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:MASR:
Operating Margin %: 30.26% (29% below median its 10-year median of 42.70)
GF Value™: E£6.25 vs. price of E£7.01 (12.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 129.1% above the Real Estate median (#395 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:MASR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Madinet Masr For Housing and Development Business Description
Madinet Masr For Housing and Development is a real estate developer dedicated to building large-scale communities across Egypt. It is engaged in all activities related to real estate development for land, buildings and facilities including acquisition of land and real estate, sale and rental, dividing it and providing all types of facilities necessary for reconstruction and connected to it in Nasr City and other areas nationwide, the purchase and development, utilization, leasing and sale of all buildings and land. Revenue is generated from property sales, rentals, and project-related services.
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