CT Real Estate Investment Trust (OTCPK:CTRRF) 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 NokiaÂ’s 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.
CT Real Estate Investment Trust Operating Margin % Related Terms
CT Real Estate Investment Trust 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.
CT Real Estate Investment Trust Operating Margin % Chart
CTRRF vs SPG, O, KIM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, CT Real Estate Investment Trust'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.
CT Real Estate Investment Trust Operating Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, CT Real Estate Investment Trust's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CT Real Estate Investment Trust's Operating Margin % falls into.
CT Real Estate Investment Trust 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.
CT Real Estate Investment Trust (CTRRF) has a Operating Margin % of 74.89% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on CT Real Estate Investment Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 75.37. Over the past decade, CT Real Estate Investment Trust's Operating Margin % has ranged from 73.79 to 76.42. According to the industry distribution chart, CT Real Estate Investment Trust ranks #129 out of 750 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is CT Real Estate Investment Trust's Operating Margin % too high?
CT Real Estate Investment Trust's current Operating Margin % of 74.89% is near median its 10-year median of 75.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 73.79 to a high of 76.42. The REITs industry median Operating Margin % is 52.67. CT Real Estate Investment Trust's value of 74.89% is 42.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CT Real Estate Investment Trust ranks #129 out of 750 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CT Real Estate Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CT Real Estate Investment Trust's Operating Margin % compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, CT Real Estate Investment Trust ranks #129 out of 750 companies for Operating Margin %. This places CT Real Estate Investment Trust in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 52.67. CT Real Estate Investment Trust's value of 74.89% is 42.2% above this benchmark. Historically, CT Real Estate Investment Trust's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 73.79 to 76.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 75.37 vs. the industry median of 52.67, CT Real Estate Investment Trust 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 REITs company?
The median Operating Margin % among REITs companies is 52.67, based on 750 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. CT Real Estate Investment Trust's current Operating Margin % of 74.89% is 42.2% 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 CT Real Estate Investment Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Operating Margin % is 52.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CT Real Estate Investment Trust's current Operating Margin % is 74.89%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 75.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CT Real Estate Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CT Real Estate Investment Trust (CTRRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.28, compared to a current price of $12.85 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 74.89%, which is near median its 10-year median of 75.37 and 42.2% above the REITs industry median of 52.67. CT Real Estate Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 11 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 CT Real Estate Investment Trust (CTRRF), the current Operating Margin % is 74.89% 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 CT Real Estate Investment Trust (CTRRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CT Real Estate Investment Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.85 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.28.
GuruFocus considers CT Real Estate Investment Trust to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CTRRF:
Operating Margin %: 74.89% (near median its 10-year median of 75.37)
GF Value™: $12.28 vs. price of $12.85 (4.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.2% above the REITs median (#129 of 750)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTRRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CT Real Estate Investment Trust Business Description
CT Real Estate Investment Trust is an unincorporated real estate investment trust that invests in retail properties across Canada. The trust generates the vast majority of revenue from leasing its properties to Canadian Tire Corporation, which operates the Canadian Tire retail stores. The trust's portfolio consists of properties anchored by a Canadian Tire retail store, in addition to retail properties not anchored by Canadian Tire, distribution centres, and mixed-use commercial property.
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