Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA (OTCPK:IFSUF) 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.
Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA Operating Margin % Related Terms
Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA 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.
Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA Operating Margin % Chart
IFSUF vs CBRE, BEKE, CSGP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA'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.
Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA's Operating Margin % falls into.
Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA 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.
Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA (IFSUF) has a Operating Margin % of 52.27% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.92. Over the past decade, Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA's Operating Margin % has ranged from 41.80 to 55.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA ranks #239 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA's Operating Margin % too high?
Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA's current Operating Margin % of 52.27% is near median its 10-year median of 51.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.80 to a high of 55.82. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.23. Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA's value of 52.27% is 295.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA ranks #239 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA's Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA ranks #239 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.23. Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA's value of 52.27% is 295.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 41.80 to 55.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.92 vs. the industry median of 13.23, Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA 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 Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 13.23, 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. Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA's current Operating Margin % of 52.27% is 295.1% 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 Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA's current Operating Margin % is 52.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA (IFSUF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.71, compared to a current price of $7.36 — trading 42.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 52.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.92 and 295.1% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.23. Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA (IFSUF), the current Operating Margin % is 52.27% 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 Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA (IFSUF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.36 is trading 42.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.71.
GuruFocus considers Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for IFSUF:
Operating Margin %: 52.27% (near median its 10-year median of 51.92)
GF Value™: $12.71 vs. price of $7.36 (42.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 295.1% above the Real Estate median (#239 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IFSUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA Business Description
Inwit is an Italian wireless tower company born from the spinoff of Telecom Italia's tower assets in 2015. In 2020, Inwit merged its tower assets with those of Vodafone Italia, creating a tower leader in the Italian market with a high-quality portfolio derived from the networks created by Telecom Italia and Vodafone over the past two decades. Inwit owns 25,000 towers, having the highest tenancy ratio and EBITDA margin among the European tower firms. Cellnex is Inwit's main competitor in Italy, owning a similar number of towers.
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