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.
Be Aware
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.
* 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.
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk'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.
PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk'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.
* 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.
PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk (ISX:BEST) has a Operating Margin % of 28.01% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 40.83. Over the past decade, PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.14 to 63.06. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk ranks #403 out of 1748 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk's Operating Margin % too high?
PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk's current Operating Margin % of 28.01% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 40.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.14 to a high of 63.06. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.22. PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk's value of 28.01% is 111.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk ranks #403 out of 1748 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk ranks #403 out of 1748 companies for Operating Margin %. This places PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.22. PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk's value of 28.01% is 111.9% above this benchmark. Historically, PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.14 to 63.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.83 vs. the industry median of 13.22, PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk 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 13.22, based on 1,748 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. PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk's current Operating Margin % of 28.01% is 111.9% 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 PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk's current Operating Margin % is 28.01%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 40.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk (ISX:BEST) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp115.76, compared to a current price of Rp96.00 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 28.01%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 40.83 and 111.9% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.22. PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk (ISX:BEST), the current Operating Margin % is 28.01% 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 PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk (ISX:BEST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of Rp96.00 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp115.76.
GuruFocus considers PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ISX:BEST:
Operating Margin %: 28.01% (31% below median its 10-year median of 40.83)
GF Value™: Rp115.76 vs. price of Rp96.00 (17.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 111.9% above the Real Estate median (#403 of 1748)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISX:BEST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk Business Description
PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk is a real estate development company based in Indonesia. The business activities of the Company and its subsidiaries in general can be described Industrial Estates, Leasing of Production Facilities, Commercial Industrial Estates, and Management of Industrial Estates. The company's segment includes Industrial Estates and Others. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from the Industrial Estates segment.
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