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Aayan Leasing & Investment CoKUW:AAYAN +0.36%33 Operating Margin % is 20.96% as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 21.34. GuruFocus rates KUW:AAYAN with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,067 Business Services companies, Aayan Leasing & Investment Co ranks better than 93.44% on this metric.
Aayan Leasing & Investment Co operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aayan Leasing & Investment Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:AAYAN'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.67 Med: 21.34 Max: 28.6
Current: 28.6
KUW:AAYAN's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 93.44% of 1067
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.32
vs KUW:AAYAN: 28.60
Aayan Leasing & Investment Co (KUW:AAYAN) 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.
Aayan Leasing & Investment Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Aayan Leasing & Investment Co 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.
Aayan Leasing & Investment Co Operating Margin % Chart
KUW:AAYAN vs URI, SUNB, AER: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Aayan Leasing & Investment Co'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.
Aayan Leasing & Investment Co Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Aayan Leasing & Investment Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aayan Leasing & Investment Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Aayan Leasing & Investment Co 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.
Aayan Leasing & Investment Co (KUW:AAYAN) has a Operating Margin % of 20.96% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Aayan Leasing & Investment Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.34. Over the past decade, Aayan Leasing & Investment Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.67 to 28.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Aayan Leasing & Investment Co ranks #70 out of 1067 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Aayan Leasing & Investment Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Aayan Leasing & Investment Co's current Operating Margin % of 20.96% is near median its 10-year median of 21.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.67 to a high of 28.60. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.32. Aayan Leasing & Investment Co's value of 20.96% is 231.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aayan Leasing & Investment Co ranks #70 out of 1067 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aayan Leasing & Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aayan Leasing & Investment Co's Operating Margin % compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Aayan Leasing & Investment Co ranks #70 out of 1067 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Aayan Leasing & Investment Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.32. Aayan Leasing & Investment Co's value of 20.96% is 231.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Aayan Leasing & Investment Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.67 to 28.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.34 vs. the industry median of 6.32, Aayan Leasing & Investment Co 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.32, based on 1,067 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. Aayan Leasing & Investment Co's current Operating Margin % of 20.96% is 231.6% 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 Aayan Leasing & Investment Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aayan Leasing & Investment Co's current Operating Margin % is 20.96%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aayan Leasing & Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aayan Leasing & Investment Co (KUW:AAYAN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.27, compared to a current price of KWD0.28 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 20.96%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.34 and 231.6% above the Business Services industry median of 6.32. Aayan Leasing & Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Aayan Leasing & Investment Co (KUW:AAYAN), the current Operating Margin % is 20.96% as of Jun. 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 Aayan Leasing & Investment Co (KUW:AAYAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aayan Leasing & Investment Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.28 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.27.
GuruFocus considers Aayan Leasing & Investment Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:AAYAN:
Operating Margin %: 20.96% (near median its 10-year median of 21.34)
GF Value™: KWD0.27 vs. price of KWD0.28 (3.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 231.6% above the Business Services median (#70 of 1067)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:AAYAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aayan Leasing & Investment Co is engaged in financial investments, trading properties, investment properties and leasing activities. It has four operating segments: Islamic financing: Providing a range of Islamic products to corporate and individual customers. Leasing Sector: Leasing of vehicle and equipment to corporate and individual customers and investments with similar or related operations. Real estate: Buying, selling, and investing in real estate Proprietary investment and assets management: Operations of Group's subsidiaries and associates (excluding leasing related subsidiaries and associates) and managing funds and portfolios. Key revenue is generated from Leasing Sector.
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