Talabat HoldingDFM:TALABAT -4.80%31 Operating Margin % is 9.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 13.34. GuruFocus rates DFM:TALABAT with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,120 Retail - Cyclical companies, Talabat Holding ranks better than 84.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Talabat Holding's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DFM:TALABAT'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.78 Med: 13.34 Max: 14.9
Current: 12.26
DFM:TALABAT's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 84.11% of 1120
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.925
vs DFM:TALABAT: 12.26
Talabat Holding's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
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.
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Talabat Holding Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Talabat Holding'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.
DFM:TALABAT vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Talabat Holding'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.
Talabat Holding Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Talabat Holding's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Talabat Holding'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.
Talabat Holding'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.
Talabat Holding (DFM:TALABAT) has a Operating Margin % of 9.80% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Talabat Holding and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 13.34. Over the past decade, Talabat Holding's Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.78 to 14.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Talabat Holding ranks #178 out of 1120 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Talabat Holding's Operating Margin % too high?
Talabat Holding's current Operating Margin % of 9.80% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 13.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.78 to a high of 14.90. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.93. Talabat Holding's value of 9.80% is 149.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Talabat Holding ranks #178 out of 1120 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Talabat Holding has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Talabat Holding's Operating Margin % compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Talabat Holding ranks #178 out of 1120 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Talabat Holding in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.93. Talabat Holding's value of 9.80% is 149.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Talabat Holding's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.78 to 14.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.34 vs. the industry median of 3.93, Talabat Holding 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.93, based on 1,120 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. Talabat Holding's current Operating Margin % of 9.80% is 149.7% 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 Talabat Holding and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Talabat Holding's current Operating Margin % is 9.80%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 13.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Talabat Holding stock overvalued right now?
Talabat Holding (DFM:TALABAT) has a current Operating Margin % of 9.80%. The current Operating Margin % is 9.80%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 13.34 and 149.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.93. Talabat Holding's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Talabat Holding (DFM:TALABAT), the current Operating Margin % is 9.80% 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.
Talabat Holding PLC is engaged in the on-demand online food ordering, delivery, takeaway and groceries and convenience retail marketplace in the MENA region, with operations in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman, Jordan, and Iraq.
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