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Al Faleh Educational HoldingDSMD:FALH 54 Operating Margin % is 16.67% as of May. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 12.36. GuruFocus rates DSMD:FALH with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ق0.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Education companies, Al Faleh Educational Holding ranks better than 64.71% on this metric.
Al Faleh Educational Holding (DSMD:FALH) 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.
Al Faleh Educational Holding Operating Margin % Related Terms
Al Faleh Educational Holding 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.
Al Faleh Educational Holding Operating Margin % Chart
DSMD:FALH vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Al Faleh Educational 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.
Al Faleh Educational Holding Operating Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Al Faleh Educational Holding's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Al Faleh Educational Holding's Operating Margin % falls into.
Al Faleh Educational Holding 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.
Al Faleh Educational Holding (DSMD:FALH) has a Operating Margin % of 16.67% as of May. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Al Faleh Educational Holding and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 12.36. Over the past decade, Al Faleh Educational Holding's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.94 to 16.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Al Faleh Educational Holding ranks #90 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Al Faleh Educational Holding's Operating Margin % too high?
Al Faleh Educational Holding's current Operating Margin % of 16.67% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 12.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.94 to a high of 16.77. The Education industry median Operating Margin % is 9.74. Al Faleh Educational Holding's value of 16.67% is 71.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Al Faleh Educational Holding ranks #90 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Al Faleh Educational Holding has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al Faleh Educational Holding's Operating Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Al Faleh Educational Holding ranks #90 out of 255 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Al Faleh Educational Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.74. Al Faleh Educational Holding's value of 16.67% is 71.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Al Faleh Educational Holding's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.94 to 16.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.36 vs. the industry median of 9.74, Al Faleh Educational 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 an Education company?
The median Operating Margin % among Education companies is 9.74, based on 255 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. Al Faleh Educational Holding's current Operating Margin % of 16.67% is 71.1% 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 Al Faleh Educational Holding and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Al Faleh Educational Holding's current Operating Margin % is 16.67%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 12.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al Faleh Educational Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al Faleh Educational Holding (DSMD:FALH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق0.69, compared to a current price of ر.ق0.58 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 16.67%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 12.36 and 71.1% above the Education industry median of 9.74. Al Faleh Educational Holding's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Al Faleh Educational Holding (DSMD:FALH), the current Operating Margin % is 16.67% as of May. 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 Al Faleh Educational Holding (DSMD:FALH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al Faleh Educational Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ر.ق0.58 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق0.69.
GuruFocus considers Al Faleh Educational Holding to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DSMD:FALH:
Operating Margin %: 16.67% (35% above median its 10-year median of 12.36)
GF Value™: ر.ق0.69 vs. price of ر.ق0.58 (16.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.1% above the Education median (#90 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSMD:FALH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Al Faleh Educational Holding is a Qatar-based education group engaged in the provision of private K-12 and higher education services. The Holding encompasses three schools, including Doha Academy Al Waab, Doha Academy Salwa, and Doha International Kindergarten, all of which carry the hallmark of teaching excellence. In addition, the Holding includes AFG College with the University of Aberdeen, which is the first UK university to operate on a dedicated campus in Qatar. The Company offers school education based on the National Curriculum of England & Wales and undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through its higher education institution.
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