Dubai Investments PJSCDFM:DIC -0.53%60 Operating Margin % is 32.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 18.30. GuruFocus rates DFM:DIC with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ2.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Real Estate companies, Dubai Investments PJSC ranks better than 67.56% 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).
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.
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Dubai Investments PJSC Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dubai Investments PJSC'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.
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Dubai Investments PJSC'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.
Dubai Investments PJSC Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Dubai Investments PJSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dubai Investments PJSC'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.
Dubai Investments PJSC'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.
Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC) has a Operating Margin % of 32.21% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Dubai Investments PJSC and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 18.30. Over the past decade, Dubai Investments PJSC's Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.57 to 24.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Dubai Investments PJSC ranks #566 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Dubai Investments PJSC's Operating Margin % too high?
Dubai Investments PJSC's current Operating Margin % of 32.21% is 76% above median its 10-year median of 18.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.57 to a high of 24.85. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Dubai Investments PJSC's value of 32.21% is 143.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dubai Investments PJSC ranks #566 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dubai Investments PJSC has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dubai Investments PJSC's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Dubai Investments PJSC ranks #566 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Dubai Investments PJSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Dubai Investments PJSC's value of 32.21% is 143.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Dubai Investments PJSC's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.57 to 24.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.30 vs. the industry median of 13.21, Dubai Investments PJSC 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 13.21, 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. Dubai Investments PJSC's current Operating Margin % of 32.21% is 143.8% 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 Dubai Investments PJSC and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dubai Investments PJSC's current Operating Margin % is 32.21%, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 18.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dubai Investments PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ2.70, compared to a current price of د.إ3.78 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 32.21%, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 18.30 and 143.8% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.21. Dubai Investments PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC), the current Operating Margin % is 32.21% 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 Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dubai Investments PJSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of د.إ3.78 is trading 40% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ2.70.
GuruFocus considers Dubai Investments PJSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DFM:DIC:
Operating Margin %: 32.21% (76% above median its 10-year median of 18.30)
GF Value™: د.إ2.70 vs. price of د.إ3.78 (40% above fair value)
Industry Position: 143.8% above the Real Estate median (#566 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFM:DIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dubai Investments PJSC is an investment company with a focus on real estate, manufacturing, industrial, and financial investments across the Middle East. The operations are divided into three segments: The Property segment develops real estate for sale and leasing. The Manufacturing, Contracting, and Services segment manufactures and sells materials used in construction projects, executes construction contracts, produces raw and architectural glass, pharmaceutical products, cooling services, produces aluminum extruded products, laboratory furniture, healthcare, and education. The Investments segment includes strategic minority investments in associates, investment banking, asset management, and financial investments. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Property segment.
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