Genesis Land DevelopmentGNLAF 75 Operating Margin % is 3.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 9.39. GuruFocus rates GNLAF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.58 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Real Estate companies, Genesis Land Development ranks better than 51.75% on this metric.
Genesis Land Development (OTCPK:GNLAF) 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.
Genesis Land Development Operating Margin % Related Terms
Genesis Land Development 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.
Genesis Land Development Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Genesis Land Development'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.
Genesis Land Development Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Genesis Land Development's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genesis Land Development's Operating Margin % falls into.
Genesis Land Development 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.
Genesis Land Development'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.
Genesis Land Development (GNLAF) has a Operating Margin % of 3.73% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Genesis Land Development and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 9.39. Over the past decade, Genesis Land Development's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.81 to 24.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Genesis Land Development ranks #842 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Genesis Land Development's Operating Margin % too high?
Genesis Land Development's current Operating Margin % of 3.73% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 9.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 24.74. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Genesis Land Development's value of 3.73% is 71.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genesis Land Development ranks #842 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Genesis Land Development has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genesis Land Development's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Genesis Land Development ranks #842 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Genesis Land Development in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Genesis Land Development's value of 3.73% is 71.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Genesis Land Development's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.81 to 24.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.39 vs. the industry median of 13.21, Genesis Land Development 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 Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 13.21, based on 1,745 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. Genesis Land Development's current Operating Margin % of 3.73% is 71.8% 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 Genesis Land Development and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genesis Land Development's current Operating Margin % is 3.73%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 9.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genesis Land Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesis Land Development (GNLAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.58, compared to a current price of $2.49 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.73%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 9.39 and 71.8% below the Real Estate industry median of 13.21. Genesis Land Development's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Genesis Land Development (GNLAF), the current Operating Margin % is 3.73% 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 Genesis Land Development (GNLAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesis Land Development stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.49 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.58.
GuruFocus considers Genesis Land Development to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GNLAF:
Operating Margin %: 3.73% (60% below median its 10-year median of 9.39)
GF Value™: $3.58 vs. price of $2.49 (30.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.8% below the Real Estate median (#842 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GNLAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genesis Land Development Corp is a Canada-based land developer and home builder. The company is engaged in the acquisition, development, and sale of land, residential lots, and homes mainly in the greater Calgary area. The company has two business segments: Land development and Homebuilding. It earns the majority of its revenue from the home building segment.
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