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Morgan Sindall GroupCHIX:MGNSL +0.76%84 Operating Margin % is 4.38% as of Jun. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 2.65. GuruFocus rates CHIX:MGNSL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £42.08 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,771 Construction companies, Morgan Sindall Group ranks worse than 57.82% on this metric.
Morgan Sindall Group (CHIX:MGNSl) 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.
Morgan Sindall Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Morgan Sindall Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Morgan Sindall Group'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:MGNSL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Morgan Sindall Group'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.
Morgan Sindall Group Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Morgan Sindall Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Morgan Sindall Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Morgan Sindall Group 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.
Morgan Sindall Group'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.
Morgan Sindall Group (CHIX:MGNSL) has a Operating Margin % of 4.38% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Morgan Sindall Group and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 2.65. Over the past decade, Morgan Sindall Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.56 to 4.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Morgan Sindall Group ranks #1024 out of 1771 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is Morgan Sindall Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Morgan Sindall Group's current Operating Margin % of 4.38% is 65% above median its 10-year median of 2.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.56 to a high of 4.77. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.93. Morgan Sindall Group's value of 4.38% is 26.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Morgan Sindall Group ranks #1024 out of 1771 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Morgan Sindall Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Morgan Sindall Group's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Morgan Sindall Group ranks #1024 out of 1771 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Morgan Sindall Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.93. Morgan Sindall Group's value of 4.38% is 26.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Morgan Sindall Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.56 to 4.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.65 vs. the industry median of 5.93, Morgan Sindall Group 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.93, based on 1,771 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. Morgan Sindall Group's current Operating Margin % of 4.38% is 26.1% 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 Morgan Sindall Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Morgan Sindall Group's current Operating Margin % is 4.38%, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 2.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Morgan Sindall Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morgan Sindall Group (CHIX:MGNSL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £42.08, compared to a current price of £44.98 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.38%, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 2.65 and 26.1% below the Construction industry median of 5.93. Morgan Sindall Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. 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 Morgan Sindall Group (CHIX:MGNSL), the current Operating Margin % is 4.38% as of Jun. 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 Morgan Sindall Group (CHIX:MGNSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morgan Sindall Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £44.98 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £42.08.
GuruFocus considers Morgan Sindall Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:MGNSL:
Operating Margin %: 4.38% (65% above median its 10-year median of 2.65)
GF Value™: £42.08 vs. price of £44.98 (6.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.1% below the Construction median (#1024 of 1771)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:MGNSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Morgan Sindall Group PLC is a construction and regeneration company in the United Kingdom. The business segments are Partnership Housing, Mixed Use Partnership, Fit Out, Construction, Infrastructure, and Property Services. The company offers services to commercial, defense, education, energy, healthcare, industrial, leisure, retail, transportation, and water markets. Group serves both the public and private sectors. It derives the majority of revenue from the Fit Out segment. The Fit Out segment includes Overbury plc, which specialises in fit out and refurbishment in commercial, central, and local government offices and further education. Morgan Lovell plc provides office interior design and build services directly to occupiers.
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