Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) (DSMD:QIMD) 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.
Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) Operating Margin % Related Terms
Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) 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.
Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) Operating Margin % Chart
Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) Annual Data
DSMD:QIMD vs HON, MMM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC)'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.
Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) Operating Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) 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.
Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) (DSMD:QIMD) has a Operating Margin % of 6.65% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 12.39. Over the past decade, Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC)'s Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.12 to 21.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) ranks #142 out of 548 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC)'s Operating Margin % too high?
Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC)'s current Operating Margin % of 6.65% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 12.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.12 to a high of 21.31. The Conglomerates industry median Operating Margin % is 5.86. Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC)'s value of 6.65% is 13.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) ranks #142 out of 548 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC)'s Operating Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) ranks #142 out of 548 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.86. Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC)'s value of 6.65% is 13.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC)'s own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.12 to 21.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.39 vs. the industry median of 5.86, Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Operating Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 5.86, based on 548 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. Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC)'s current Operating Margin % of 6.65% is 13.5% 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 Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC)'s current Operating Margin % is 6.65%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 12.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) (DSMD:QIMD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق2.69, compared to a current price of ر.ق2.22 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.65%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 12.39 and 13.5% above the Conglomerates industry median of 5.86. Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC)'s overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) (DSMD:QIMD), the current Operating Margin % is 6.65% 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 Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) (DSMD:QIMD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ر.ق2.22 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق2.69.
GuruFocus considers Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DSMD:QIMD:
Operating Margin %: 6.65% (46% below median its 10-year median of 12.39)
GF Value™: ر.ق2.69 vs. price of ر.ق2.22 (17.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.5% above the Conglomerates median (#142 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSMD:QIMD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) Business Description
Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co (QSC) is a Qatar-based company engaged in industrial manufacturing and various types of industrial investments inside and outside the state of Qatar. The company has an equity interest in 20 operational projects in diverse industrial sectors including chemicals, petrochemicals, construction materials and food processing, while one more project is under commissioning.
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