Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS (IST:GESAN) 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.
Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS Operating Margin % Related Terms
Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS 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.
Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS Operating Margin % Chart
Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS Annual Data
IST:GESAN vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS'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.
Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS 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.
Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS (IST:GESAN) has a Operating Margin % of 28.22% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 23.68. Over the past decade, Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.82 to 37.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS ranks #183 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS's Operating Margin % too high?
Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS's current Operating Margin % of 28.22% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 23.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.82 to a high of 37.60. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS's value of 28.22% is 379.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS ranks #183 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS ranks #183 out of 1767 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS's value of 28.22% is 379.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.82 to 37.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.68 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,767 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. Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS's current Operating Margin % of 28.22% is 379.1% 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 Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS's current Operating Margin % is 28.22%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 23.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS (IST:GESAN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺61.19, compared to a current price of ₺69.75 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 28.22%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 23.68 and 379.1% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 9 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 Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS (IST:GESAN), the current Operating Margin % is 28.22% 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 Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS (IST:GESAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺69.75 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺61.19.
GuruFocus considers Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:GESAN:
Operating Margin %: 28.22% (19% above median its 10-year median of 23.68)
GF Value™: ₺61.19 vs. price of ₺69.75 (14% above fair value)
Industry Position: 379.1% above the Construction median (#183 of 1767)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:GESAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Girisim Elektriknayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS Business Description
Girisim Elektrik Sanayi Taahhut Ve Ticaret AS is an EPC contracting, engineering, sales, and marketing company in the Turkish and regional electricity and energy industry.
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