MB Securities JSCHSTC:MBS 33 Operating Margin % is 66.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 62.54. GuruFocus rates HSTC:MBS with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Capital Markets companies, MB Securities JSC ranks better than 88.7% on this metric.
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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MB Securities JSC Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MB Securities JSC'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.
HSTC:MBS vs MS, GS, SCHW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, MB Securities JSC'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.
MB Securities JSC Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, MB Securities JSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MB Securities JSC'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.
MB Securities JSC'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.
MB Securities JSC (HSTC:MBS) has a Operating Margin % of 66.55% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on MB Securities JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 62.54. Over the past decade, MB Securities JSC's Operating Margin % has ranged from 60.25 to 64.83. According to the industry distribution chart, MB Securities JSC ranks #75 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is MB Securities JSC's Operating Margin % too high?
MB Securities JSC's current Operating Margin % of 66.55% is near median its 10-year median of 62.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 60.25 to a high of 64.83. The Capital Markets industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. MB Securities JSC's value of 66.55% is 856.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MB Securities JSC ranks #75 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MB Securities JSC has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MB Securities JSC's Operating Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, MB Securities JSC ranks #75 out of 664 companies for Operating Margin %. This places MB Securities JSC in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. MB Securities JSC's value of 66.55% is 856.9% above this benchmark. Historically, MB Securities JSC's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 60.25 to 64.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.54 vs. the industry median of 6.96, MB Securities JSC 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Operating Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 6.96, based on 664 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. MB Securities JSC's current Operating Margin % of 66.55% is 856.9% 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 MB Securities JSC and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MB Securities JSC's current Operating Margin % is 66.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 62.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MB Securities JSC stock overvalued right now?
MB Securities JSC (HSTC:MBS) has a current Operating Margin % of 66.55%. The current Operating Margin % is 66.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 62.54 and 856.9% above the Capital Markets industry median of 6.96. MB Securities JSC's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 MB Securities JSC (HSTC:MBS), the current Operating Margin % is 66.55% 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.
MB Securities JSC is a financial services company. It is engaged in providing personal and corporate customer services. Its services include securities brokerage, securities investment advisory, securities proprietary dealing, and securities depository services. The company offers services to individuals and organizations.
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