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Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC (KUW:DALQANRE) 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.
Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC 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.
Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC Operating Margin % Chart
KUW:DALQANRE vs CBRE, BEKE, CSGP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC'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.
Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC's Operating Margin % falls into.
Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC 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.
Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC (KUW:DALQANRE) has a Operating Margin % of 90.97% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 71.67. Over the past decade, Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC's Operating Margin % has ranged from 55.60 to 88.59.
Is Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC's Operating Margin % too high?
Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC's current Operating Margin % of 90.97% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 71.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.60 to a high of 88.59. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 12.95. Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC's value of 90.97% is 602.5% above this industry median. Overall, Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC's Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC's Operating Margin % of 90.97% can be compared against companies in the Real Estate industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 12.95. Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC's value of 90.97% is 602.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 55.60 to 88.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 71.67 vs. the industry median of 12.95, Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC 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 12.95, based on 1,741 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. Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC's current Operating Margin % of 90.97% is 602.5% 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 Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 12.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC's current Operating Margin % is 90.97%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 71.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC (KUW:DALQANRE) has a current Operating Margin % of 90.97%. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.28, compared to a current price of KWD0.10 — trading 62.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 90.97%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 71.67 and 602.5% above the Real Estate industry median of 12.95. Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 5 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 Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC (KUW:DALQANRE), the current Operating Margin % is 90.97% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC (KUW:DALQANRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.10 is trading 62.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.28.
Key valuation signals for KUW:DALQANRE:
Operating Margin %: 90.97% (27% above median its 10-year median of 71.67)
GF Value™: KWD0.28 vs. price of KWD0.10 (62.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 602.5% above the Real Estate median
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:DALQANRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dalqan Real Estate Co KSC is engaged in owning, buying, selling, and developing real estate and land in Kuwait and abroad, as well as managing properties of others in accordance with applicable laws. The company also invests in shares and bonds of real estate companies, provides real estate studies and consultancy services, and carries out building maintenance works. Its activities include owning, managing, operating, leasing, and renting residential complexes, commercial markets, hotels, resorts, and recreational facilities, and undertaking infrastructure and real estate projects under the build, operate, and transfer (BOT) system.
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