Logistic Properties of the AmericasLPA -1.00%15 Operating Margin % is 56.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 62.96. GuruFocus rates LPA with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Real Estate companies, Logistic Properties of the Americas ranks better than 85.16% on this metric.
Logistic Properties of the Americas (AMEX:LPA) 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.
Logistic Properties of the Americas Operating Margin % Related Terms
Logistic Properties of the Americas 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.
Logistic Properties of the Americas Operating Margin % Chart
LPA vs JFB, SDHC, FHRT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Logistic Properties of the Americas'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.
Logistic Properties of the Americas Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Logistic Properties of the Americas's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Logistic Properties of the Americas's Operating Margin % falls into.
Logistic Properties of the Americas 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.
Logistic Properties of the Americas (LPA) has a Operating Margin % of 56.17% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Logistic Properties of the Americas and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 62.96. Over the past decade, Logistic Properties of the Americas' Operating Margin % has ranged from 48.47 to 68.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Logistic Properties of the Americas ranks #259 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Logistic Properties of the Americas' Operating Margin % too high?
Logistic Properties of the Americas' current Operating Margin % of 56.17% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 62.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.47 to a high of 68.68. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Logistic Properties of the Americas' value of 56.17% is 325.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Logistic Properties of the Americas ranks #259 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Logistic Properties of the Americas has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Logistic Properties of the Americas' Operating Margin % compare to JFB and SDHC?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Logistic Properties of the Americas ranks #259 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Logistic Properties of the Americas in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Logistic Properties of the Americas' value of 56.17% is 325.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Logistic Properties of the Americas' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 48.47 to 68.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.96 vs. the industry median of 13.21, Logistic Properties of the Americas 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 a Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 13.21, based on 1,745 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. Logistic Properties of the Americas's current Operating Margin % of 56.17% is 325.2% 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 Logistic Properties of the Americas and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Logistic Properties of the Americas's current Operating Margin % is 56.17%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 62.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Logistic Properties of the Americas stock overvalued right now?
Logistic Properties of the Americas (LPA) has a current Operating Margin % of 56.17%. The current Operating Margin % is 56.17%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 62.96 and 325.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.21. Logistic Properties of the Americas' overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 7 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 Logistic Properties of the Americas (LPA), the current Operating Margin % is 56.17% 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.
Logistic Properties of the Americas Business Description
Logistic Properties of the Americas is a fully-integrated, internally managed real estate company that develops, owns, and manages a diversified portfolio of warehouse logistics assets in Central America and South America. It focuses on modern Class A logistics real estate in high-growth and high-barrier-to-entry markets that are undersupplied and have low penetration rates. The company has four operating segments, based on geographic regions, consisting of Colombia, Peru, Mexico and Costa Rica. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Costa Rica geographical segment.
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