Bangladesh Building SystemsDHA:BBS -1.90%65 Operating Margin % is 12.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 11.85. GuruFocus rates DHA:BBS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT6.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,767 Construction companies, Bangladesh Building Systems ranks better than 74.02% on this metric.
Bangladesh Building Systems (DHA:BBS) 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.
Bangladesh Building Systems Operating Margin % Related Terms
Bangladesh Building Systems 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.
Bangladesh Building Systems Operating Margin % Chart
DHA:BBS vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Bangladesh Building Systems'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.
Bangladesh Building Systems Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Bangladesh Building Systems's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bangladesh Building Systems's Operating Margin % falls into.
Bangladesh Building Systems 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.
Bangladesh Building Systems's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Bangladesh Building Systems (DHA:BBS) has a Operating Margin % of 12.80% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Bangladesh Building Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Bangladesh Building Systems ranks #459 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Bangladesh Building Systems' Operating Margin % too high?
Bangladesh Building Systems' current Operating Margin % of 12.80% is near median its 10-year median of 11.85. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Bangladesh Building Systems' value of 12.80% is 117.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bangladesh Building Systems ranks #459 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bangladesh Building Systems has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bangladesh Building Systems' Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Bangladesh Building Systems ranks #459 out of 1767 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Bangladesh Building Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Bangladesh Building Systems' value of 12.80% is 117.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.85 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Bangladesh Building Systems 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. Bangladesh Building Systems's current Operating Margin % of 12.80% is 117.3% 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 Bangladesh Building Systems 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. Bangladesh Building Systems's current Operating Margin % is 12.80%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bangladesh Building Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bangladesh Building Systems (DHA:BBS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT6.44, compared to a current price of BDT15.50 — trading 140.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.80%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.85 and 117.3% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. Bangladesh Building Systems' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Bangladesh Building Systems (DHA:BBS), the current Operating Margin % is 12.80% 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.
Is Bangladesh Building Systems (DHA:BBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bangladesh Building Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of BDT15.50 is trading 140.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of BDT6.44.
GuruFocus considers Bangladesh Building Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DHA:BBS:
Operating Margin %: 12.80% (near median its 10-year median of 11.85)
GF Value™: BDT6.44 vs. price of BDT15.50 (140.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 117.3% above the Construction median (#459 of 1767)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:BBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bangladesh Building Systems PLC manufactures pre-engineered steel buildings such as factories, warehouses, convention centers, workshops, aircraft hangars, commercial showrooms, distribution centers, supermarkets, restaurants, and residential buildings. It provides services including pre-construction, general contracting, construction management, design and build, and self-perform construction.
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