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Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development (CAI:ZMID) 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.
Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development Operating Margin % Related Terms
Zahraa Maadi Investment & 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.
Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development Operating Margin % Chart
Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Zahraa Maadi Investment & 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.
Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development's Operating Margin % falls into.
Zahraa Maadi Investment & 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.
Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development (CAI:ZMID) has a Operating Margin % of 76.78% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 53.71. Over the past decade, Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.83 to 154.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development ranks #74 out of 1744 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development's Operating Margin % too high?
Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development's current Operating Margin % of 76.78% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 53.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.83 to a high of 154.05. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.31. Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development's value of 76.78% is 476.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development ranks #74 out of 1744 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development ranks #74 out of 1744 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.31. Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development's value of 76.78% is 476.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.83 to 154.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.71 vs. the industry median of 13.31, Zahraa Maadi Investment & 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 13.31, based on 1,744 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. Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development's current Operating Margin % of 76.78% is 476.9% 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 Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development's current Operating Margin % is 76.78%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 53.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development (CAI:ZMID) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£4.75, compared to a current price of E£7.42 — trading 56.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 76.78%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 53.71 and 476.9% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.31. Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development (CAI:ZMID), the current Operating Margin % is 76.78% 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 Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development (CAI:ZMID) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£7.42 is trading 56.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£4.75.
GuruFocus considers Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:ZMID:
Operating Margin %: 76.78% (43% above median its 10-year median of 53.71)
GF Value™: E£4.75 vs. price of E£7.42 (56.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 476.9% above the Real Estate median (#74 of 1744)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:ZMID stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development Business Description
Zahraa Maadi Investment & Development is an Egypt based real estate company. It is involved in housing and real estate development, construction, tourism, and investment activities.
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