Palm Hills DevelopmentsECAI:PHDC +0.95%81 Operating Margin % is 19.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 19.53. GuruFocus rates CAI:PHDC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of E£11.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,743 Real Estate companies, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE ranks better than 61.27% on this metric.
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.
Palm Hills DevelopmentsE Operating Margin % Related Terms
Palm Hills DevelopmentsE 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.
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE'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.
Palm Hills DevelopmentsE Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palm Hills DevelopmentsE'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.
Palm Hills DevelopmentsE'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.
Palm Hills DevelopmentsE (CAI:PHDC) has a Operating Margin % of 19.19% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Palm Hills DevelopmentsE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.53. Over the past decade, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's Operating Margin % has ranged from 16.42 to 22.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE ranks #675 out of 1743 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's Operating Margin % too high?
Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's current Operating Margin % of 19.19% is near median its 10-year median of 19.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.42 to a high of 22.51. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.37. Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's value of 19.19% is 43.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE ranks #675 out of 1743 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE ranks #675 out of 1743 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Palm Hills DevelopmentsE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.37. Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's value of 19.19% is 43.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 16.42 to 22.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.53 vs. the industry median of 13.37, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE 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 13.37, based on 1,743 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. Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's current Operating Margin % of 19.19% is 43.5% 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 Palm Hills DevelopmentsE and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's current Operating Margin % is 19.19%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palm Hills DevelopmentsE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE (CAI:PHDC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£11.05, compared to a current price of E£14.92 — trading 35% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 19.19%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.53 and 43.5% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.37. Palm Hills DevelopmentsE's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 10 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 Palm Hills DevelopmentsE (CAI:PHDC), the current Operating Margin % is 19.19% 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 Palm Hills DevelopmentsE (CAI:PHDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palm Hills DevelopmentsE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£14.92 is trading 35% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£11.05.
GuruFocus considers Palm Hills DevelopmentsE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:PHDC:
Operating Margin %: 19.19% (near median its 10-year median of 19.53)
GF Value™: E£11.05 vs. price of E£14.92 (35% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.5% above the Real Estate median (#675 of 1743)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:PHDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Palm Hills Developments SAE real estate company develops integrated residential, commercial real estate, and resort projects. The company focuses on development in Egypt's new cities and new urban communities. Its activities include building, constructing, owning, and managing residential properties and tourist villages. The company's property portfolio contains projects spanning different development stages, such as Palm Hills October, which is a residential community, and the Palm Club, which is a sports and recreational facility located in Palm Hills October, Palm Hills Alexandria, Hacienda West, and others.
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