Panther SecuritiesLSE:PNS 63 Operating Margin % is 38.67% as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 59.26. GuruFocus rates LSE:PNS with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Real Estate companies, Panther Securities ranks better than 82.35% on this metric.
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.
Panther Securities Operating Margin % Related Terms
Panther Securities Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Panther Securities'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.
LSE:PNS vs CBRE, BEKE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Panther Securities'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.
Panther Securities Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Panther Securities's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Panther Securities'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.
Panther Securities'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.
Panther Securities (LSE:PNS) has a Operating Margin % of 38.67% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Panther Securities and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 59.26. Over the past decade, Panther Securities' Operating Margin % has ranged from 45.81 to 73.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Panther Securities ranks #308 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is Panther Securities' Operating Margin % too high?
Panther Securities' current Operating Margin % of 38.67% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 59.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.81 to a high of 73.41. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Panther Securities' value of 38.67% is 192.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Panther Securities ranks #308 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Panther Securities has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Panther Securities' Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Panther Securities ranks #308 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Panther Securities in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Panther Securities' value of 38.67% is 192.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Panther Securities' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 45.81 to 73.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.26 vs. the industry median of 13.21, Panther Securities 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. Panther Securities's current Operating Margin % of 38.67% is 192.7% 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 Panther Securities 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. Panther Securities's current Operating Margin % is 38.67%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 59.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Panther Securities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panther Securities (LSE:PNS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.16, compared to a current price of £2.85 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 38.67%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 59.26 and 192.7% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.21. Panther Securities' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Panther Securities (LSE:PNS), the current Operating Margin % is 38.67% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Panther Securities (LSE:PNS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panther Securities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.85 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.16.
GuruFocus considers Panther Securities to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PNS:
Operating Margin %: 38.67% (35% below median its 10-year median of 59.26)
GF Value™: £3.16 vs. price of £2.85 (9.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 192.7% above the Real Estate median (#308 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:PNS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Panther Securities PLC is a property investment company engaged in investment and dealing in real estate property and securities. Its objective is to maximize long-term returns for shareholders by stable growth in net asset value and dividend per share, from a consistent and sustainable rental income stream. It has a diversified property portfolio and maintains a spread of sectors over retail, industrial, office, and residential. Geographically the company operates throughout the United Kingdom.
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