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The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:MARKAZ'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.72 Med: 41.52 Max: 111.74
Current: 36.25
KUW:MARKAZ's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 64.43% of 655
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 16.98
vs KUW:MARKAZ: 36.25
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 Financial Centre-Markaz Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz 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.
KUW:MARKAZ vs BLK, BX, KKR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz'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 Financial Centre-Markaz Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz'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.
* 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 Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) has a Operating Margin % of 56.25% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 41.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ranks #233 out of 655 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 35.6%.
Is Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Operating Margin % too high?
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's current Operating Margin % of 56.25% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 41.52. The Asset Management industry median Operating Margin % is 16.98. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's value of 56.25% is 231.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ranks #233 out of 655 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ranks #233 out of 655 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 16.98. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's value of 56.25% is 231.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 41.52 vs. the industry median of 16.98, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz 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 16.98, based on 655 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 Financial Centre-Markaz's current Operating Margin % of 56.25% is 231.3% 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 Financial Centre-Markaz and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 16.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's current Operating Margin % is 56.25%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 41.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.15, compared to a current price of KWD0.14 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 56.25%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 41.52 and 231.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 16.98. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 8 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 Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ), the current Operating Margin % is 56.25% 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 Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.14 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.15.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:MARKAZ:
Operating Margin %: 56.25% (35% above median its 10-year median of 41.52)
GF Value™: KWD0.15 vs. price of KWD0.14 (4.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 231.3% above the Asset Management median (#233 of 655)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:MARKAZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz is an asset management company. It provides services such as investment banking, Asset management, Real estate management, Wealth management, and research. The Group has three operating segments: asset management, investment banking, and others. The majority of revenue is from Asset Management, which includes MENA investments, international investments, private equity, real estate, oil and gas, custody, and fixed income. The company operates in Kuwait, North America, the GCC, Europe, and other countries.
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