Valmore HoldingKUW:VALMORE +0.49%34 Operating Margin % is 28.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 25.48. GuruFocus rates KUW:VALMORE with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 657 Asset Management companies, Valmore Holding ranks better than 60.27% on this metric.
Valmore Holding operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Valmore Holding's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:VALMORE'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.23 Med: 25.48 Max: 34.94
Current: 28.48
KUW:VALMORE's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 60.27% of 657
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 16.85
vs KUW:VALMORE: 28.48
Valmore Holding's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -2.00% per year.
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.
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Valmore Holding Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valmore Holding's Operating Margin % can be seen below:
* 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:VALMORE vs BLK, BX, KKR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Valmore Holding'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.
Valmore Holding Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Valmore Holding's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valmore Holding'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.
Valmore Holding's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Valmore Holding (KUW:VALMORE) has a Operating Margin % of 28.40% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Valmore Holding and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 25.48. Over the past decade, Valmore Holding's Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.23 to 34.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Valmore Holding ranks #261 out of 657 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is Valmore Holding's Operating Margin % too high?
Valmore Holding's current Operating Margin % of 28.40% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 25.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.23 to a high of 34.94. The Asset Management industry median Operating Margin % is 16.85. Valmore Holding's value of 28.40% is 68.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valmore Holding ranks #261 out of 657 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Valmore Holding has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valmore Holding's Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Valmore Holding ranks #261 out of 657 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Valmore Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 16.85. Valmore Holding's value of 28.40% is 68.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Valmore Holding's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.23 to 34.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.48 vs. the industry median of 16.85, Valmore Holding 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 16.85, based on 657 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. Valmore Holding's current Operating Margin % of 28.40% is 68.5% 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 Valmore Holding and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 16.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valmore Holding's current Operating Margin % is 28.40%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 25.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valmore Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valmore Holding (KUW:VALMORE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.24, compared to a current price of KWD0.21 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 28.40%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 25.48 and 68.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 16.85. Valmore Holding's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Valmore Holding (KUW:VALMORE), the current Operating Margin % is 28.40% 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 Valmore Holding (KUW:VALMORE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valmore Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.21 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.24.
GuruFocus considers Valmore Holding to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:VALMORE:
Operating Margin %: 28.40% (11% above median its 10-year median of 25.48)
GF Value™: KWD0.24 vs. price of KWD0.21 (14.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.5% above the Asset Management median (#261 of 657)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:VALMORE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Valmore Holding is an investment holding company with operations spanning Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UK. It invests in businesses that fuel economies, transform industries, and improve lives, with a focus on delivering sustainable growth and outsized returns for its shareholders. Its portfolio includes various sectors like Chemicals, Building Materials, Utilities, Oil & Gas, and Non-Banking Financial Services.
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