DFM:EMPOWER'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.05 Med: 36.61 Max: 40.8
Current: 36.99
DFM:EMPOWER's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 91.78% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.97
vs DFM:EMPOWER: 36.99
Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC (DFM:EMPOWER) 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 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.
Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC 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.
Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC Operating Margin % Chart
DFM:EMPOWER vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Emirates Central Cooling Systems 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.
Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Operating Margin % falls into.
Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC 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.
Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC (DFM:EMPOWER) has a Operating Margin % of 40.95% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 36.61. Over the past decade, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Operating Margin % has ranged from 36.05 to 40.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC ranks #41 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Operating Margin % too high?
Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's current Operating Margin % of 40.95% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 36.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.05 to a high of 40.80. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's value of 40.95% is 173.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC ranks #41 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Operating Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC ranks #41 out of 499 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's value of 40.95% is 173.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 36.05 to 40.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.61 vs. the industry median of 14.97, Emirates Central Cooling Systems 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.97, based on 499 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. Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's current Operating Margin % of 40.95% is 173.5% 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 Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's current Operating Margin % is 40.95%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 36.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC (DFM:EMPOWER) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ1.87, compared to a current price of د.إ1.68 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 40.95%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 36.61 and 173.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.97. Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC (DFM:EMPOWER), the current Operating Margin % is 40.95% 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 Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC (DFM:EMPOWER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of د.إ1.68 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ1.87.
GuruFocus considers Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DFM:EMPOWER:
Operating Margin %: 40.95% (12% above median its 10-year median of 36.61)
GF Value™: د.إ1.87 vs. price of د.إ1.68 (10.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 173.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#41 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFM:EMPOWER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC Business Description
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corp PJSC offers district cooling services, and management, operation, and maintenance of central cooling plants and related distribution networks. The group has two operating and reportable segments: Chilled water and Pre-insulated pipe business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Chilled water segment, which constructs, owns, assembles, installs, operates, and maintains cooling and conditioning systems. In addition, it distributes and sells chilled water for use in district cooling technologies. The Pre-insulated pipe business is involved in manufacturing, assembling, and selling activities relating to the expansion of the group's chilled water business. Geographically, the group generates all of its revenue from the United Arab Emirates.
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