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United Development Co QPSC (DSMD:UDCD) 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.
United Development Co QPSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
United Development Co QPSC 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.
United Development Co QPSC Operating Margin % Chart
United Development Co QPSC Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, United Development Co QPSC'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.
United Development Co QPSC Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, United Development Co QPSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Development Co QPSC's Operating Margin % falls into.
United Development Co QPSC 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.
United Development Co QPSC'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.
United Development Co QPSC (DSMD:UDCD) has a Operating Margin % of -0.21% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on United Development Co QPSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Development Co QPSC ranks #1092 out of 1746 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is United Development Co QPSC's Operating Margin % too high?
United Development Co QPSC's current Operating Margin % is -0.21%. Based on the distribution chart, United Development Co QPSC ranks #1092 out of 1746 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Development Co QPSC has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Development Co QPSC's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, United Development Co QPSC ranks #1092 out of 1746 companies for Operating Margin %. This places United Development Co QPSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 12.84. 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 Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 12.84, based on 1,746 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. 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 United Development Co QPSC and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 12.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Development Co QPSC's current Operating Margin % is -0.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Development Co QPSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Development Co QPSC (DSMD:UDCD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق1.22, compared to a current price of ر.ق0.77 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -0.21%. United Development Co QPSC's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 United Development Co QPSC (DSMD:UDCD), the current Operating Margin % is -0.21% as of Jun. 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 United Development Co QPSC (DSMD:UDCD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Development Co QPSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ر.ق0.77 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق1.22.
GuruFocus considers United Development Co QPSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for DSMD:UDCD:
Operating Margin %: -0.21%
GF Value™: ر.ق1.22 vs. price of ر.ق0.77 (36.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSMD:UDCD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Development Co QPSC develops real estate for sale or rental in Qatar. It operates in six segments: Urban Development includes real estate development and construction activities; Hospitality & Leisure includes investment and development of hotels, leisure facilities, and the sale of luxurious items; Infrastructure & Utilities includes construction and management of district cooling systems and marina activities; Educational services includes providing educational services; Healthcare includes providing healthcare services; and Other operations include providing information technology solutions and other services. The majority of its revenue comes from the Urban Development segment.
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