Salik Company PJSCDFM:SALIK -1.53%86 Operating Margin % is 65.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 73.82. GuruFocus rates DFM:SALIK with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ5.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,767 Construction companies, Salik Company PJSC ranks better than 99.43% on this metric.
Salik Company PJSC (DFM:SALIK) 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.
Salik Company PJSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
Salik Company PJSC Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Salik Company 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.
Salik Company PJSC Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Salik Company 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.
Salik Company PJSC Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Salik Company PJSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Salik Company 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.
Salik Company 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.
Salik Company PJSC (DFM:SALIK) has a Operating Margin % of 65.26% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Salik Company PJSC and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 73.82. Over the past decade, Salik Company PJSC's Operating Margin % has ranged from 62.54 to 83.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Salik Company PJSC ranks #10 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Salik Company PJSC's Operating Margin % too high?
Salik Company PJSC's current Operating Margin % of 65.26% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 73.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.54 to a high of 83.72. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Salik Company PJSC's value of 65.26% is 1008% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salik Company PJSC ranks #10 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Salik Company PJSC has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salik Company PJSC's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Salik Company PJSC ranks #10 out of 1767 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Salik Company PJSC in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Salik Company PJSC's value of 65.26% is 1008% above this benchmark. Historically, Salik Company PJSC's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 62.54 to 83.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.82 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Salik Company 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,767 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. Salik Company PJSC's current Operating Margin % of 65.26% is 1008% 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 Salik Company PJSC and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salik Company PJSC's current Operating Margin % is 65.26%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 73.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salik Company PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salik Company PJSC (DFM:SALIK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ5.60, compared to a current price of د.إ5.80 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 65.26%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 73.82 and 1008% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. Salik Company PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 Salik Company PJSC (DFM:SALIK), the current Operating Margin % is 65.26% 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 Salik Company PJSC (DFM:SALIK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salik Company PJSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of د.إ5.80 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ5.60.
GuruFocus considers Salik Company PJSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DFM:SALIK:
Operating Margin %: 65.26% (12% below median its 10-year median of 73.82)
GF Value™: د.إ5.60 vs. price of د.إ5.80 (3.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1008% above the Construction median (#10 of 1767)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFM:SALIK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Salik Company PJSC is engaged in the operations and maintenance of toll gates in Dubai. It also is involved in the design and construction of new tollgates, including without limitation, the required tolling equipment, infrastructure, and any other interface requirements. The Company is organised into one segment, which is the Tolling Business.
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