Calgro M3 HoldingsJSE:CGR -0.44%62 Operating Margin % is 13.86% as of Feb. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 14.14. GuruFocus rates JSE:CGR with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of R4.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 91 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Calgro M3 Holdings ranks better than 82.42% on this metric.
Calgro M3 Holdings Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Calgro M3 Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CGR'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.75 Med: 14.14 Max: 19.28
Current: 17.19
JSE:CGR's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 82.42% of 91
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.76
vs JSE:CGR: 17.19
Calgro M3 Holdings's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 36.00% per year.
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.
Calgro M3 Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Calgro M3 Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Calgro M3 Holdings'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.
JSE:CGR vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Calgro M3 Holdings'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.
Calgro M3 Holdings Operating Margin % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Calgro M3 Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Calgro M3 Holdings'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.
Calgro M3 Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 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.
Calgro M3 Holdings (JSE:CGR) has a Operating Margin % of 13.86% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Calgro M3 Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Calgro M3 Holdings ranks #16 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is Calgro M3 Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Calgro M3 Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 13.86% is near median its 10-year median of 14.14. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 7.76. Calgro M3 Holdings' value of 13.86% is 78.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calgro M3 Holdings ranks #16 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Calgro M3 Holdings has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calgro M3 Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Calgro M3 Holdings ranks #16 out of 91 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Calgro M3 Holdings in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.76. Calgro M3 Holdings' value of 13.86% is 78.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.14 vs. the industry median of 7.76, Calgro M3 Holdings 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 7.76, based on 91 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. Calgro M3 Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 13.86% is 78.6% 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 Calgro M3 Holdings and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calgro M3 Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 13.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calgro M3 Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calgro M3 Holdings (JSE:CGR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R4.19, compared to a current price of R4.48 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.14 and 78.6% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 7.76. Calgro M3 Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Calgro M3 Holdings (JSE:CGR), the current Operating Margin % is 13.86% as of Feb. 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 Calgro M3 Holdings (JSE:CGR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calgro M3 Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R4.48 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R4.19.
GuruFocus considers Calgro M3 Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CGR:
Operating Margin %: 13.86% (near median its 10-year median of 14.14)
GF Value™: R4.19 vs. price of R4.48 (6.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.6% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#16 of 91)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CGR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Calgro M3 Holdings Ltd is a property and property-related investment company that specializes in the development of Integrated Residential Developments and the development and management of Memorial Parks, focusing on its operations in Gauteng, Western Cape, Free State and Northwest. The group develops integrated housing developments consisting of subsidized, social, Grassroots Affordable or First Home Finance and Affordable Housing. Its segments include Residential Property Development segment consists of development of integrated housing developments and mid to high income housing projects and Memorial Parks consist of burial rights and the associated burial and maintenance services.
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