MJ GleesonCHIX:GLEL +2.94%71 Operating Margin % is 2.26% as of Dec. 2025, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 13.26. GuruFocus rates CHIX:GLEL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.20 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 91 Homebuilding & Construction companies, MJ Gleeson ranks worse than 63.74% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. MJ Gleeson's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £3.9 Mil. MJ Gleeson's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £173.1 Mil. Therefore, MJ Gleeson's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.26%.
Good Sign:
MJ Gleeson PLC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for MJ Gleeson's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:GLEl'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.05 Med: 13.26 Max: 20.42
Current: 5.98
CHIX:GLEl's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 63.74% of 91
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.76
vs CHIX:GLEl: 5.98
MJ Gleeson's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 1.40% per year.
MJ Gleeson's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £3.9 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £22.8 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.
MJ Gleeson Operating Margin % Related Terms
MJ Gleeson Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MJ Gleeson'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.
CHIX:GLEL vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, MJ Gleeson'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.
MJ Gleeson Operating Margin % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MJ Gleeson's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MJ Gleeson'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.
MJ Gleeson's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
MJ Gleeson (CHIX:GLEL) has a Operating Margin % of 2.26% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on MJ Gleeson and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 13.26. Over the past decade, MJ Gleeson's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.05 to 20.42. According to the industry distribution chart, MJ Gleeson ranks #58 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is MJ Gleeson's Operating Margin % too high?
MJ Gleeson's current Operating Margin % of 2.26% is 83% below median its 10-year median of 13.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.05 to a high of 20.42. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 7.76. MJ Gleeson's value of 2.26% is 70.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MJ Gleeson ranks #58 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MJ Gleeson has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MJ Gleeson's Operating Margin % compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, MJ Gleeson ranks #58 out of 91 companies for Operating Margin %. This places MJ Gleeson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.76. MJ Gleeson's value of 2.26% is 70.9% below this benchmark. Historically, MJ Gleeson's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.05 to 20.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.26 vs. the industry median of 7.76, MJ Gleeson has consistently been below 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 7.76, based on 91 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. MJ Gleeson's current Operating Margin % of 2.26% is 70.9% below 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 MJ Gleeson and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MJ Gleeson's current Operating Margin % is 2.26%, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 13.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MJ Gleeson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MJ Gleeson (CHIX:GLEL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.20, compared to a current price of £2.45 — trading 52.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.26%, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 13.26 and 70.9% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 7.76. MJ Gleeson's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 MJ Gleeson (CHIX:GLEL), the current Operating Margin % is 2.26% as of Dec. 2025. 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 MJ Gleeson (CHIX:GLEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MJ Gleeson stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.45 is trading 52.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.20.
GuruFocus considers MJ Gleeson to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:GLEL:
Operating Margin %: 2.26% (83% below median its 10-year median of 13.26)
GF Value™: £5.20 vs. price of £2.45 (52.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.9% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#58 of 91)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:GLEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MJ Gleeson PLC is engaged in the business of homebuilding. Its business activities flow through two distinct divisions, Gleeson Homes and Gleeson Land. Gleeson Homes being the revenue earning segment of the two conducts all activities for the development and sale of residential property. The Strategic Land business includes conducting operations relating to enhancing the value of land and ensuring the value is achieved for the stakeholders. Its property offerings are spread across the United Kingdom.
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