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Easterly Government Properties (NYSE:DEA) 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 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.
Easterly Government Properties Operating Margin % Related Terms
Easterly Government Properties 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.
Easterly Government Properties Operating Margin % Chart
DEA vs PDM, ESBA, HPP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Office subindustry, Easterly Government Properties'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.
Easterly Government Properties Operating Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Easterly Government Properties's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Easterly Government Properties's Operating Margin % falls into.
Easterly Government Properties 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.
Easterly Government Properties (DEA) has a Operating Margin % of 22.46% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Easterly Government Properties and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.80. Over the past decade, Easterly Government Properties' Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.79 to 26.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Easterly Government Properties ranks #571 out of 735 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 77.7%.
Is Easterly Government Properties' Operating Margin % too high?
Easterly Government Properties' current Operating Margin % of 22.46% is near median its 10-year median of 22.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.79 to a high of 26.54. The REITs industry median Operating Margin % is 52.58. Easterly Government Properties' value of 22.46% is 57.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Easterly Government Properties ranks #571 out of 735 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Easterly Government Properties has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Easterly Government Properties' Operating Margin % compare to PDM and ESBA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Easterly Government Properties ranks #571 out of 735 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Easterly Government Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 52.58. Easterly Government Properties' value of 22.46% is 57.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Easterly Government Properties' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.79 to 26.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.80 vs. the industry median of 52.58, Easterly Government Properties 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 52.58, based on 735 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. Easterly Government Properties's current Operating Margin % of 22.46% is 57.3% 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 Easterly Government Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Operating Margin % is 52.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Easterly Government Properties's current Operating Margin % is 22.46%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Easterly Government Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Easterly Government Properties (DEA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.16, compared to a current price of $24.36 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 22.46%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.80 and 57.3% below the REITs industry median of 52.58. Easterly Government Properties' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 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 Easterly Government Properties (DEA), the current Operating Margin % is 22.46% 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 Easterly Government Properties (DEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Easterly Government Properties stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $24.36 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.16.
GuruFocus considers Easterly Government Properties to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DEA:
Operating Margin %: 22.46% (near median its 10-year median of 22.80)
GF Value™: $29.16 vs. price of $24.36 (16.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.3% below the REITs median (#571 of 735)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Easterly Government Properties Inc is a real estate investment trust. The company is engaged in the acquisition, development, and management of Class A commercial properties that are leased to U.S. government agencies. It generates all its revenue by leasing its properties to such agencies. The company operates in single segment for the purposes of assessing performance and making operating decisions.
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