First HartfordFHRT 44 Operating Margin % is 20.76% as of Apr. 2025, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 18.16. GuruFocus rates FHRT with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,746 Real Estate companies, First Hartford ranks better than 61.91% on this metric.
First Hartford (OTCPK:FHRT) 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.
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First Hartford Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Hartford'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.
FHRT vs KANP, AEI, JFB: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, First Hartford'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.
First Hartford Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, First Hartford's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Hartford'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.
First Hartford's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 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.
First Hartford (FHRT) has a Operating Margin % of 20.76% as of Apr. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on First Hartford and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 18.16. Over the past decade, First Hartford's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.43 to 28.93. According to the industry distribution chart, First Hartford ranks #665 out of 1746 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is First Hartford's Operating Margin % too high?
First Hartford's current Operating Margin % of 20.76% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 18.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.43 to a high of 28.93. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.22. First Hartford's value of 20.76% is 57% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Hartford ranks #665 out of 1746 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Hartford has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Hartford's Operating Margin % compare to KANP and AEI?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, First Hartford ranks #665 out of 1746 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts First Hartford in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.22. First Hartford's value of 20.76% is 57% above this benchmark. Historically, First Hartford's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.43 to 28.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.16 vs. the industry median of 13.22, First Hartford 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 Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 13.22, 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. First Hartford's current Operating Margin % of 20.76% is 57% 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 First Hartford and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Hartford's current Operating Margin % is 20.76%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 18.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Hartford stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Hartford (FHRT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.79, compared to a current price of $26.99 — trading 95.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 20.76%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 18.16 and 57% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.22. First Hartford's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 First Hartford (FHRT), the current Operating Margin % is 20.76% as of Apr. 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 First Hartford (FHRT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Hartford stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.99 is trading 95.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.79.
GuruFocus considers First Hartford to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FHRT:
Operating Margin %: 20.76% (14% above median its 10-year median of 18.16)
GF Value™: $13.79 vs. price of $26.99 (95.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57% above the Real Estate median (#665 of 1746)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FHRT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Hartford Corp is a real estate company. It is engaged in the purchase, development, ownership, management, and sale of real estate. The company is also a preferred developer for CVS, Cumberland Farms, and others.
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