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United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC (KUW:UPAC) 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.
United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC Operating Margin % Related Terms
United Projects Co for Aviation Services 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.
United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC Operating Margin % Chart
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KUW:UPAC vs JOBY, CAAP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, United Projects Co for Aviation Services 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.
United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
United Projects Co for Aviation Services 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.
United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC (KUW:UPAC) has a Operating Margin % of -78.85% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC ranks #983 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 98.2%.
Is United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC's Operating Margin % too high?
United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC's current Operating Margin % is -78.85%. Based on the distribution chart, United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC ranks #983 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC's Operating Margin % compare to JOBY and CAAP?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC ranks #983 out of 1001 companies for Operating Margin %. This places United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.29. 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 Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.29, based on 1,001 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. 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 United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC's current Operating Margin % is -78.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC (KUW:UPAC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.04, compared to a current price of KWD0.19 — trading 377.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -78.85%. United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC (KUW:UPAC), the current Operating Margin % is -78.85% 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 United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC (KUW:UPAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.19 is trading 377.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.04.
GuruFocus considers United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:UPAC:
Operating Margin %: -78.85%
GF Value™: KWD0.04 vs. price of KWD0.19 (377.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:UPAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC Business Description
United Projects Co for Aviation Services KSCC is a Kuwait-based company that provides full-service commercial real estate and facilities management. Its services include real estate management, project management and consultancy, as well as maintenance and facilities management services. The company's services are used by retailers, food and beverage companies, airline companies, and financial institutions. It is organised in two operating segments: Investments: consists of investing in the Project and surplus funds in investment portfolios. Service operations: consist of managing projects and providing airplane ground and cleaning services, and other service facilities. The Service Operations segment generates the maximum revenue for the company.
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