Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCPKUW:EMIRATES +21.43%54 Operating Margin % is 31.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 25.74. GuruFocus rates KUW:EMIRATES with a GF Score™ of 54/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 654 Asset Management companies, Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP ranks better than 68.35% on this metric.
Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:EMIRATES'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -230.77 Med: 25.74 Max: 48.73
Current: 45.04
KUW:EMIRATES's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 68.35% of 654
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 17.28
vs KUW:EMIRATES: 45.04
Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP (KUW:EMIRATES) 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.
Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP 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.
Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP Operating Margin % Chart
KUW:EMIRATES vs BLK, BX, KKR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP'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.
Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP's Operating Margin % falls into.
Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP 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.
Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP (KUW:EMIRATES) has a Operating Margin % of 31.51% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 25.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP ranks #207 out of 654 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP's Operating Margin % too high?
Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP's current Operating Margin % of 31.51% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 25.74. The Asset Management industry median Operating Margin % is 17.28. Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP's value of 31.51% is 82.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP ranks #207 out of 654 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP's Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP ranks #207 out of 654 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 17.28. Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP's value of 31.51% is 82.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.74 vs. the industry median of 17.28, Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP 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 Asset Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Asset Management companies is 17.28, based on 654 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. Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP's current Operating Margin % of 31.51% is 82.3% 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 Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 17.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP's current Operating Margin % is 31.51%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 25.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP stock overvalued right now?
Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP (KUW:EMIRATES) has a current Operating Margin % of 31.51%. The current Operating Margin % is 31.51%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 25.74 and 82.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 17.28. Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 3 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 Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP (KUW:EMIRATES), the current Operating Margin % is 31.51% 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.
Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP Business Description
Kuwait Emirates Holding Co KSCP is a Kuwait-based shareholding company. Its activities include acquiring shares of Kuwaiti or foreign shareholding companies, lending to companies of which it owns part of their shares, obtaining industrial equity rights, purchasing properties, and utilizing available financial surplus by investment. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following segments: Investment and Real Estate. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Real Estate segment, which includes real estate trading, development, and management. The Investment segment includes the Group's activities related to trading in securities and investments. Geographically, the Group has its presence in Kuwait and Syria.
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