Arif HabibKAR:AHCL +1.27%58 Operating Margin % is 52.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 60.77. GuruFocus rates KAR:AHCL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨6.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Arif Habib ranks better than 91.61% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Arif Habib's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨928 Mil. Arif Habib's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨1,781 Mil. Therefore, Arif Habib's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 52.08%.
Warning Sign:
Arif Habib Corp Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arif Habib's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:AHCL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.36 Med: 60.77 Max: 89.44
Current: 48.13
KAR:AHCL's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 91.61% of 417
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 13.27
vs KAR:AHCL: 48.13
Arif Habib's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -2.70% per year.
Arif Habib's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨928 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨4,540 Mil.
Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) 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.
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.
Arif Habib Operating Margin % Related Terms
Arif Habib Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arif Habib'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.
Arif Habib Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Arif Habib'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.
Arif Habib Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Arif Habib's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arif Habib'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.
Arif Habib's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) has a Operating Margin % of 52.08% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Arif Habib and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 60.77. Over the past decade, Arif Habib's Operating Margin % has ranged from 37.36 to 89.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Arif Habib ranks #35 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Arif Habib's Operating Margin % too high?
Arif Habib's current Operating Margin % of 52.08% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 60.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.36 to a high of 89.44. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Operating Margin % is 13.27. Arif Habib's value of 52.08% is 292.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arif Habib ranks #35 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arif Habib has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arif Habib's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Arif Habib ranks #35 out of 417 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Arif Habib in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.27. Arif Habib's value of 52.08% is 292.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Arif Habib's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 37.36 to 89.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.77 vs. the industry median of 13.27, Arif Habib 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 13.27, based on 417 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. Arif Habib's current Operating Margin % of 52.08% is 292.5% 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 Arif Habib and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arif Habib's current Operating Margin % is 52.08%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 60.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arif Habib stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨6.59, compared to a current price of ₨15.99 — trading 142.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 52.08%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 60.77 and 292.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 13.27. Arif Habib's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL), the current Operating Margin % is 52.08% 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 Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arif Habib stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨15.99 is trading 142.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨6.59.
GuruFocus considers Arif Habib to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:AHCL:
Operating Margin %: 52.08% (14% below median its 10-year median of 60.77)
GF Value™: ₨6.59 vs. price of ₨15.99 (142.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 292.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#35 of 417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:AHCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arif Habib Corp Ltd generates and sells electricity in Pakistan. It is also engaged in providing equity and debt brokerage, as well as corporate finance services to institutional, corporate, high-net-worth, and retail clients. Its segments are Capital market operations; Brokerage; Energy Development, and Others. The firm generates the majority of revenue from the Energy segment. The Energy segment is engaged in energy development. The brokerage segment is engaged in brokerage, underwriting, corporate consultancy, research, and corporate finance services. Capital market operations segment is engaged in trading of equity securities and maintaining strategic and trading portfolios. Others include assets of RCPL.
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