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Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (FRA:4I70) 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.
Granite Real Estate Investment Trust Operating Margin % Related Terms
Granite Real Estate Investment Trust 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.
Granite Real Estate Investment Trust Operating Margin % Chart
FRA:4I70 vs PLD, PSA, EXR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, Granite Real Estate Investment Trust'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.
Granite Real Estate Investment Trust Operating Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Granite Real Estate Investment Trust's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Granite Real Estate Investment Trust's Operating Margin % falls into.
Granite Real Estate Investment Trust 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.
Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (FRA:4I70) has a Operating Margin % of 73.74% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Granite Real Estate Investment Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 75.41. Over the past decade, Granite Real Estate Investment Trust's Operating Margin % has ranged from 74.00 to 83.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Granite Real Estate Investment Trust ranks #131 out of 742 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is Granite Real Estate Investment Trust's Operating Margin % too high?
Granite Real Estate Investment Trust's current Operating Margin % of 73.74% is near median its 10-year median of 75.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 74.00 to a high of 83.75. The REITs industry median Operating Margin % is 52.74. Granite Real Estate Investment Trust's value of 73.74% is 39.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Granite Real Estate Investment Trust ranks #131 out of 742 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Granite Real Estate Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Granite Real Estate Investment Trust's Operating Margin % compare to PLD and PSA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Granite Real Estate Investment Trust ranks #131 out of 742 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Granite Real Estate Investment Trust in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 52.74. Granite Real Estate Investment Trust's value of 73.74% is 39.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Granite Real Estate Investment Trust's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 74.00 to 83.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 75.41 vs. the industry median of 52.74, Granite Real Estate Investment Trust 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 REITs company?
The median Operating Margin % among REITs companies is 52.74, based on 742 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. Granite Real Estate Investment Trust's current Operating Margin % of 73.74% is 39.8% 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 Granite Real Estate Investment Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Operating Margin % is 52.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Granite Real Estate Investment Trust's current Operating Margin % is 73.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 75.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Granite Real Estate Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (FRA:4I70) has a current Operating Margin % of 73.74%. The stock's GF Value™ is €56.20, compared to a current price of €60.67 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 73.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 75.41 and 39.8% above the REITs industry median of 52.74. Granite Real Estate Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (FRA:4I70), the current Operating Margin % is 73.74% 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 Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (FRA:4I70) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Granite Real Estate Investment Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €60.67 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €56.20.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4I70:
Operating Margin %: 73.74% (near median its 10-year median of 75.41)
GF Value™: €56.20 vs. price of €60.67 (8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.8% above the REITs median (#131 of 742)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4I70 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Granite Real Estate Investment Trust Business Description
Granite Real Estate Investment Trust, or Granite, is a real estate investment trust engaged in the acquisition, development, ownership, and management of logistics, warehouse, and industrial properties in North America and Europe. Granite's portfolio comprises various manufacturing, corporate office, warehouse, logistics, and product engineering facilities. The vast majority of the company's assets are logistics and distribution warehouses and multipurpose buildings, split fairly evenly amongst Canadian, Austrian, and U.S. locations. Granite derives nearly all of its revenue in the form of rental income from its properties. The company's tenant is Magna International, an automotive parts and systems manufacturer, which accounts for the majority of Granite's lease income.
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