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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.
Creative Mediammunity Trust Operating Margin % Related Terms
Creative Mediammunity 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.
FRA:WY51 vs MKZR, PW, SQFT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Office subindustry, Creative Mediammunity 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.
Creative Mediammunity Trust Operating Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Creative Mediammunity Trust's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Creative Mediammunity Trust'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.
Creative Mediammunity 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.
Creative Mediammunity Trust (FRA:WY51) has a Operating Margin % of 3.60% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Creative Mediammunity Trust and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 12.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Creative Mediammunity Trust ranks #677 out of 742 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 91.2%.
Is Creative Mediammunity Trust's Operating Margin % too high?
Creative Mediammunity Trust's current Operating Margin % of 3.60% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 12.67. The REITs industry median Operating Margin % is 52.73. Creative Mediammunity Trust's value of 3.60% is 93.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Creative Mediammunity Trust ranks #677 out of 742 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Creative Mediammunity Trust has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creative Mediammunity Trust's Operating Margin % compare to MKZR and PW?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Creative Mediammunity Trust ranks #677 out of 742 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Creative Mediammunity Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 52.73. Creative Mediammunity Trust's value of 3.60% is 93.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.67 vs. the industry median of 52.73, Creative Mediammunity 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 52.73, 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. Creative Mediammunity Trust's current Operating Margin % of 3.60% is 93.2% 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 Creative Mediammunity Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Operating Margin % is 52.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Creative Mediammunity Trust's current Operating Margin % is 3.60%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 12.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creative Mediammunity Trust stock overvalued right now?
Creative Mediammunity Trust (FRA:WY51) has a current Operating Margin % of 3.60%. The stock's GF Value™ is €41,945.72, compared to a current price of €425.00 — trading 99% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.60%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 12.67 and 93.2% below the REITs industry median of 52.73. Creative Mediammunity Trust's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 7 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 Creative Mediammunity Trust (FRA:WY51), the current Operating Margin % is 3.60% 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 Creative Mediammunity Trust (FRA:WY51) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Mediammunity Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €425.00 is trading 99% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41,945.72.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WY51:
Operating Margin %: 3.60% (72% below median its 10-year median of 12.67)
GF Value™: €41,945.72 vs. price of €425.00 (99% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93.2% below the REITs median (#677 of 742)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WY51 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Creative Media & Community Trust Corp is a Maryland corporation and REIT. It mainly acquires, develops, owns, and operates both multifamily properties situated in vibrant communities throughout the United States and Class A and creative office real assets in markets with similar business and employment characteristics to multifamily investments. All of its communities are located in areas that include traditional downtowns and suburban main streets, which have high barriers to entry, high population density, positive population trends, and a propensity for growth. Currently, the company consists of three types of commercial real estate properties, namely office, hotel, and multifamily.
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