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Charter Hall GroupCTOUF +2.50%80 Operating Margin % is 40.61% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 37.98. GuruFocus rates CTOUF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 742 REITs companies, Charter Hall Group ranks worse than 63.88% on this metric.
Charter Hall Group (OTCPK:CTOUF) 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.
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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).
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.
Charter Hall Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Charter Hall Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Charter Hall 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.
CTOUF vs VICI, WPC, BNL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Charter Hall 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.
Charter Hall Group Operating Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Charter Hall Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Charter Hall Group'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.
Charter Hall Group'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.
Charter Hall Group (CTOUF) has a Operating Margin % of 40.61% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Charter Hall Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.98. Over the past decade, Charter Hall Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 16.65 to 48.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Charter Hall Group ranks #474 out of 742 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Charter Hall Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Charter Hall Group's current Operating Margin % of 40.61% is near median its 10-year median of 37.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.65 to a high of 48.64. The REITs industry median Operating Margin % is 52.73. Charter Hall Group's value of 40.61% is 23% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charter Hall Group ranks #474 out of 742 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Charter Hall Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charter Hall Group's Operating Margin % compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Charter Hall Group ranks #474 out of 742 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Charter Hall Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 52.73. Charter Hall Group's value of 40.61% is 23% below this benchmark. Historically, Charter Hall Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 16.65 to 48.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.98 vs. the industry median of 52.73, Charter Hall 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 REITs company?
The median Operating Margin % among REITs companies is 52.73, based on 742 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. Charter Hall Group's current Operating Margin % of 40.61% is 23% 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 Charter Hall Group and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Operating Margin % is 52.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charter Hall Group's current Operating Margin % is 40.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Charter Hall Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charter Hall Group (CTOUF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.59, compared to a current price of $15.80 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 40.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.98 and 23% below the REITs industry median of 52.73. Charter Hall Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 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 Charter Hall Group (CTOUF), the current Operating Margin % is 40.61% 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 Charter Hall Group (CTOUF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charter Hall Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.80 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.59.
GuruFocus considers Charter Hall Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CTOUF:
Operating Margin %: 40.61% (near median its 10-year median of 37.98)
GF Value™: $15.59 vs. price of $15.80 (1.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23% below the REITs median (#474 of 742)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTOUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Charter Hall Group is the umbrella group of over 40 retail and institutional unlisted funds, as well as three listed REITs: Charter Hall Long WALE REIT, Charter Hall Retail REIT, and Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT. Investment management fees and property services fees from these investment vehicles are the main sources of revenue for Charter Hall. The aggregate portfolio across the platform has one third exposure to office, one third to logistics, and the remainder in retail, social infrastructure and listed equities. Charter Hall co-invests in many of the vehicles, so a portion of its earnings come from rent and fund distributions. The group also earns development revenue on projects that it manages, but this income stream is relatively small.
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