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IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC (KUW:IFAHR) 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.
IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC Operating Margin % Related Terms
IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC 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.
IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC Operating Margin % Chart
KUW:IFAHR vs LVS, MGM, WYNN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC'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.
IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC Operating Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC's Operating Margin % falls into.
IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC 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.
IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC (KUW:IFAHR) has a Operating Margin % of 17.08% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC ranks #602 out of 842 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC's Operating Margin % too high?
IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC's current Operating Margin % is 17.08%. The Travel & Leisure industry median Operating Margin % is 8.00. IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC's value of 17.08% is 113.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC ranks #602 out of 842 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 20/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC's Operating Margin % compare to LVS and MGM?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC ranks #602 out of 842 companies for Operating Margin %. This places IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.00. IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC's value of 17.08% is 113.5% above this benchmark. 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Operating Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 8.00, based on 842 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. IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC's current Operating Margin % of 17.08% is 113.5% 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 IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC's current Operating Margin % is 17.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC (KUW:IFAHR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.68, compared to a current price of KWD0.61 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 17.08% and 113.5% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 8.00. IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC (KUW:IFAHR), the current Operating Margin % is 17.08% 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 IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC (KUW:IFAHR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.61 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.68.
GuruFocus considers IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:IFAHR:
Operating Margin %: 17.08%
GF Value™: KWD0.68 vs. price of KWD0.61 (10.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 113.5% above the Travel & Leisure median (#602 of 842)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:IFAHR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC is engaged in the development and operations of mixed-use hotel and tourism resort projects and luxury leisure services. In addition, it invests in the land and engages in property development activities. The company operates in four reportable segments, namely property development, hotelier operations, investments, and others. The majority of the revenue is generated from the hospitality segment. Its geographical segments include Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates & Asia, Africa, and others, of which the majority of revenue comes from the United Arab Emirates & Asia.
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