IRSA Inversiones y RepresentacionesIRS -2.84%67 Operating Margin % is 41.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 36.51. GuruFocus rates IRS with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Real Estate companies, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones ranks better than 81.49% on this metric.
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones (NYSE:IRS) 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.
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Operating Margin % Related Terms
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones 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.
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Operating Margin % Chart
IRS vs CBRE, BEKE, CSGP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones'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.
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones's Operating Margin % falls into.
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones 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.
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones (IRS) has a Operating Margin % of 41.44% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 36.51. According to the industry distribution chart, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones ranks #323 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones' Operating Margin % too high?
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones' current Operating Margin % of 41.44% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 36.51. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones' value of 41.44% is 213.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones ranks #323 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones' Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones ranks #323 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This places IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones' value of 41.44% is 213.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 36.51 vs. the industry median of 13.21, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones 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 13.21, 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. IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones's current Operating Margin % of 41.44% is 213.7% 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 IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones 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. IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones's current Operating Margin % is 41.44%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 36.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones (IRS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.58, compared to a current price of $15.39 — trading 60.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 41.44%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 36.51 and 213.7% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.21. IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 11 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 IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones (IRS), the current Operating Margin % is 41.44% 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 IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones (IRS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.39 is trading 60.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.58.
GuruFocus considers IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IRS:
Operating Margin %: 41.44% (14% above median its 10-year median of 36.51)
GF Value™: $9.58 vs. price of $15.39 (60.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 213.7% above the Real Estate median (#323 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IRS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Business Description
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones SA is engaged in a diversified business. The company's operating segments include Shopping Malls, which comprise lease and service revenues principally related to the rental of commercial and other spaces in the company's shopping malls; Offices, which include lease revenues and other service revenues related to office activities; Sales and Developments, which include the development, maintenance, and sales of undeveloped parcels of land and/or trading properties; Hotels, which mainly include revenues from rooms, catering, and restaurants; and others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Shopping Malls segment.
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