Globe Trade CentreJSE:GTC 59 Operating Margin % is 59.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 59.47. GuruFocus rates JSE:GTC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of R60.19. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Real Estate companies, Globe Trade Centre ranks better than 79.43% on this metric.
Globe Trade Centre (JSE:GTC) 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.
Globe Trade Centre Operating Margin % Related Terms
Globe Trade Centre Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Globe Trade Centre'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:GTC vs CBRE, BEKE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Globe Trade Centre'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.
Globe Trade Centre Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Globe Trade Centre's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Globe Trade Centre'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.
Globe Trade Centre's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Globe Trade Centre (JSE:GTC) has a Operating Margin % of 59.85% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Globe Trade Centre and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 59.47. Over the past decade, Globe Trade Centre's Operating Margin % has ranged from 38.30 to 65.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Globe Trade Centre ranks #359 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Globe Trade Centre's Operating Margin % too high?
Globe Trade Centre's current Operating Margin % of 59.85% is near median its 10-year median of 59.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.30 to a high of 65.41. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.23. Globe Trade Centre's value of 59.85% is 352.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Globe Trade Centre ranks #359 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Globe Trade Centre has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Globe Trade Centre's Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Globe Trade Centre ranks #359 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Globe Trade Centre in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.23. Globe Trade Centre's value of 59.85% is 352.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Globe Trade Centre's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 38.30 to 65.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.47 vs. the industry median of 13.23, Globe Trade Centre 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. Globe Trade Centre's current Operating Margin % of 59.85% is 352.4% 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 Globe Trade Centre 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. Globe Trade Centre's current Operating Margin % is 59.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 59.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Globe Trade Centre stock overvalued right now?
Globe Trade Centre (JSE:GTC) has a current Operating Margin % of 59.85%. The stock's GF Value™ is R60.19, compared to a current price of R26.92 — trading 55.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 59.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 59.47 and 352.4% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.23. Globe Trade Centre's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 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 Globe Trade Centre (JSE:GTC), the current Operating Margin % is 59.85% 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 Globe Trade Centre (JSE:GTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Globe Trade Centre stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R26.92 is trading 55.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R60.19.
Key valuation signals for JSE:GTC:
Operating Margin %: 59.85% (near median its 10-year median of 59.47)
GF Value™: R60.19 vs. price of R26.92 (55.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 352.4% above the Real Estate median (#359 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:GTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Globe Trade Centre SA is a real estate investor and developer that focuses its business in Poland and several capital cities in Eastern Europe. The group operates in Poland, Hungary, Germany, Bucharest, Belgrade, Sofia, Zagreb, and others. The group manages a real estate portfolio that includes commercial buildings in the form of offices and retail space. The commercial property portfolio is actively managed by the group. In terms of geographic location, the company generates key revenue from Poland, and the remaining is made up of other geographic areas.
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