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Cairo PoultryCAI:POUL -0.57%79 Operating Margin % is 13.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 9.43. GuruFocus rates CAI:POUL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of E£14.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,953 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cairo Poultry ranks better than 85.97% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Cairo Poultry's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was E£541 Mil. Cairo Poultry's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was E£3,996 Mil. Therefore, Cairo Poultry's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.54%.
Good Sign:
Cairo Poultry operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cairo Poultry's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:POUL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.87 Med: 9.43 Max: 19.24
Current: 15.23
CAI:POUL's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 85.97% of 1953
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.36
vs CAI:POUL: 15.23
Cairo Poultry's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 38.90% per year.
Cairo Poultry's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was E£541 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was E£2,205 Mil.
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.
Cairo Poultry Operating Margin % Related Terms
Cairo Poultry Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cairo Poultry'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:POUL vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Cairo Poultry'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.
Cairo Poultry Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cairo Poultry's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cairo Poultry'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.
Cairo Poultry'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.
Cairo Poultry (CAI:POUL) has a Operating Margin % of 13.54% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cairo Poultry and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 9.43. Over the past decade, Cairo Poultry's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.87 to 19.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Cairo Poultry ranks #274 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Cairo Poultry's Operating Margin % too high?
Cairo Poultry's current Operating Margin % of 13.54% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 9.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.87 to a high of 19.24. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.36. Cairo Poultry's value of 13.54% is 152.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cairo Poultry ranks #274 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cairo Poultry has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cairo Poultry's Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cairo Poultry ranks #274 out of 1953 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Cairo Poultry in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.36. Cairo Poultry's value of 13.54% is 152.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Cairo Poultry's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.87 to 19.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.43 vs. the industry median of 5.36, Cairo Poultry 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.36, based on 1,953 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. Cairo Poultry's current Operating Margin % of 13.54% is 152.6% 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 Cairo Poultry and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cairo Poultry's current Operating Margin % is 13.54%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 9.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cairo Poultry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cairo Poultry (CAI:POUL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£14.79, compared to a current price of E£38.60 — trading 161% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.54%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 9.43 and 152.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.36. Cairo Poultry's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Cairo Poultry (CAI:POUL), the current Operating Margin % is 13.54% 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 Cairo Poultry (CAI:POUL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cairo Poultry stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£38.60 is trading 161% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£14.79.
GuruFocus considers Cairo Poultry to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:POUL:
Operating Margin %: 13.54% (44% above median its 10-year median of 9.43)
GF Value™: E£14.79 vs. price of E£38.60 (161% above fair value)
Industry Position: 152.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#274 of 1953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:POUL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cairo Poultry is an Egypt-based company that operates in the farming and food processing sectors. It focuses on the production, breeding, and fattening of chicks, the production of animal feed, and the hatching of eggs, as well as participating in similar projects inside and outside Egypt. The firm also focuses on other related industries, such as starch and glucose, logistics, and feed ingredients trading. Its segment includes the Fodder Sector, Fatting Sector, Incubation Sector, Processing Sector, Grands Sector, Security Sector, and Agriculture Sector. The company's Processing Sector earns the majority of its revenue.
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