Kite Realty Group TrustFRA:FGC1 +2.48%66 Operating Margin % is 24.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 19.29. GuruFocus rates FRA:FGC1 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 750 REITs companies, Kite Realty Group Trust ranks worse than 78.8% on this metric.
Kite Realty Group Trust (FRA:FGC1) 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.
Kite Realty Group Trust Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kite Realty Group Trust Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kite Realty Group Trust'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.
FRA:FGC1 vs PECO, MAC, EPRT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Kite Realty Group 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.
Kite Realty Group Trust Operating Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Kite Realty Group Trust's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kite Realty Group Trust's Operating Margin % falls into.
Kite Realty Group 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.
Kite Realty Group Trust'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.
Kite Realty Group Trust (FRA:FGC1) has a Operating Margin % of 24.07% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kite Realty Group Trust and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 19.29. Over the past decade, Kite Realty Group Trust's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.17 to 24.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Kite Realty Group Trust ranks #591 out of 750 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is Kite Realty Group Trust's Operating Margin % too high?
Kite Realty Group Trust's current Operating Margin % of 24.07% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 19.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.17 to a high of 24.84. The REITs industry median Operating Margin % is 52.67. Kite Realty Group Trust's value of 24.07% is 54.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kite Realty Group Trust ranks #591 out of 750 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kite Realty Group Trust has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kite Realty Group Trust's Operating Margin % compare to PECO and MAC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Kite Realty Group Trust ranks #591 out of 750 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kite Realty Group Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 52.67. Kite Realty Group Trust's value of 24.07% is 54.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Kite Realty Group Trust's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.17 to 24.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.29 vs. the industry median of 52.67, Kite Realty Group Trust has consistently been below 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 52.67, based on 750 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. Kite Realty Group Trust's current Operating Margin % of 24.07% is 54.3% below 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 Kite Realty Group Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Operating Margin % is 52.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kite Realty Group Trust's current Operating Margin % is 24.07%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 19.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kite Realty Group Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kite Realty Group Trust (FRA:FGC1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.49, compared to a current price of €24.80 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 24.07%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 19.29 and 54.3% below the REITs industry median of 52.67. Kite Realty Group Trust's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 10 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 Kite Realty Group Trust (FRA:FGC1), the current Operating Margin % is 24.07% 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 Kite Realty Group Trust (FRA:FGC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kite Realty Group Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €24.80 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.49.
GuruFocus considers Kite Realty Group Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FGC1:
Operating Margin %: 24.07% (25% above median its 10-year median of 19.29)
GF Value™: €19.49 vs. price of €24.80 (27.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.3% below the REITs median (#591 of 750)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FGC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kite Realty Group Trust specializing in high-quality, open-air shopping centers and mixed-use assets. Concentrated in the Sun Belt and strategic gateway markets, the company focuses on grocery-anchored, necessity-based retail. The company generates the majority of its revenue from contractual rents and reimbursement payments received from tenants.
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