CapitaLand InvestmentCLILF -8.13%71 Operating Margin % is 28.73% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 26.68. GuruFocus rates CLILF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Real Estate companies, CapitaLand Investment ranks better than 69.11% 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).
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CapitaLand Investment Operating Margin % Related Terms
CapitaLand Investment Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CapitaLand Investment'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.
CLILF vs CBRE, BEKE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, CapitaLand Investment'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.
CapitaLand Investment Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, CapitaLand Investment's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CapitaLand Investment'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.
CapitaLand Investment'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.
CapitaLand Investment (CLILF) has a Operating Margin % of 28.73% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on CapitaLand Investment and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.68. According to the industry distribution chart, CapitaLand Investment ranks #539 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is CapitaLand Investment's Operating Margin % too high?
CapitaLand Investment's current Operating Margin % of 28.73% is near median its 10-year median of 26.68. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.23. CapitaLand Investment's value of 28.73% is 117.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CapitaLand Investment ranks #539 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CapitaLand Investment has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CapitaLand Investment's Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, CapitaLand Investment ranks #539 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts CapitaLand Investment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.23. CapitaLand Investment's value of 28.73% is 117.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 26.68 vs. the industry median of 13.23, CapitaLand Investment 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 13.23, based on 1,745 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. CapitaLand Investment's current Operating Margin % of 28.73% is 117.2% 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 CapitaLand Investment and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CapitaLand Investment's current Operating Margin % is 28.73%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CapitaLand Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CapitaLand Investment (CLILF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.62, compared to a current price of $1.83 — trading 13% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 28.73%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.68 and 117.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.23. CapitaLand Investment's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 CapitaLand Investment (CLILF), the current Operating Margin % is 28.73% 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 CapitaLand Investment (CLILF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CapitaLand Investment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.83 is trading 13% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.62.
GuruFocus considers CapitaLand Investment to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLILF:
Operating Margin %: 28.73% (near median its 10-year median of 26.68)
GF Value™: $1.62 vs. price of $1.83 (13% above fair value)
Industry Position: 117.2% above the Real Estate median (#539 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLILF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CapitaLand Investment is a Singapore-headquartered real estate investment management company with SGD 125 billion in total funds under management. The company has two core business segments: real estate investment and fee-income-related business. The majority of its earnings are derived from its real estate investment business, where it invests in a portfolio of office, retail, lodging, logistics, business parks, and data center assets for rental income. The firm also derives fee income from lodging management and management of underlying assets in investment vehicles such as an unlisted fund or REIT on behalf of its capital partners.
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