Cairn HomesDUB:C5H +1.94%100 Operating Margin % is 19.08% as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 15.71. GuruFocus rates DUB:C5H with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 91 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Cairn Homes ranks better than 83.52% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Cairn Homes's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €125.9 Mil. Cairn Homes's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €660.1 Mil. Therefore, Cairn Homes's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 19.08%.
Good Sign:
Cairn Homes PLC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cairn Homes's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DUB:C5H'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.91 Med: 15.71 Max: 17.87
Current: 17.87
DUB:C5H's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 83.52% of 91
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.76
vs DUB:C5H: 17.87
Cairn Homes's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 12.00% per year.
Cairn Homes's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €125.9 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €168.6 Mil.
Cairn Homes (DUB:C5H) 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.
Cairn Homes Operating Margin % Related Terms
Cairn Homes Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cairn Homes'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.
DUB:C5H vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Cairn Homes'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.
Cairn Homes Operating Margin % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cairn Homes's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cairn Homes'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.
Cairn Homes'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.
Cairn Homes (DUB:C5H) has a Operating Margin % of 19.08% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cairn Homes and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 15.71. Over the past decade, Cairn Homes' Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.91 to 17.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Cairn Homes ranks #15 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Cairn Homes' Operating Margin % too high?
Cairn Homes' current Operating Margin % of 19.08% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 15.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.91 to a high of 17.87. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 7.76. Cairn Homes' value of 19.08% is 145.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cairn Homes ranks #15 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cairn Homes has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cairn Homes' Operating Margin % compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Cairn Homes ranks #15 out of 91 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Cairn Homes in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.76. Cairn Homes' value of 19.08% is 145.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Cairn Homes' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.91 to 17.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.71 vs. the industry median of 7.76, Cairn Homes 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 7.76, based on 91 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. Cairn Homes's current Operating Margin % of 19.08% is 145.9% 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 Cairn Homes and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cairn Homes's current Operating Margin % is 19.08%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 15.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cairn Homes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cairn Homes (DUB:C5H) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.61, compared to a current price of €2.37 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 19.08%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 15.71 and 145.9% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 7.76. Cairn Homes' overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 2 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 Cairn Homes (DUB:C5H), the current Operating Margin % is 19.08% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Cairn Homes (DUB:C5H) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cairn Homes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.37 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.61.
GuruFocus considers Cairn Homes to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DUB:C5H:
Operating Margin %: 19.08% (21% above median its 10-year median of 15.71)
GF Value™: €2.61 vs. price of €2.37 (9.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 145.9% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#15 of 91)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DUB:C5H stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cairn Homes PLC is an Irish homebuilder. Its core activity is to design and develop properties mainly for residential purposes, mainly in the suburbs of Dublin City. The company's portfolio predominantly comprises new homes, residential communities, and apartments, and to a lesser extent, retail and commercial spaces. Sales of residential properties generate the majority of the company's revenue. Geographically, it operates in a single market, Ireland.
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