Quants Research Institute HoldingsMAARF 84 Operating Margin % is 33.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 46.14. GuruFocus rates MAARF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.10. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Capital Markets companies, Quants Research Institute Holdings ranks better than 67.47% on this metric.
Quants Research Institute Holdings (OTCPK:MAARF) 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.
Quants Research Institute Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Quants Research Institute Holdings 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.
Quants Research Institute Holdings Operating Margin % Chart
MAARF vs MS, GS, SCHW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Quants Research Institute Holdings'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.
Quants Research Institute Holdings Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Quants Research Institute Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quants Research Institute Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
Quants Research Institute Holdings 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.
Quants Research Institute Holdings (MAARF) has a Operating Margin % of 33.42% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Quants Research Institute Holdings and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 46.14. Over the past decade, Quants Research Institute Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.87 to 53.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Quants Research Institute Holdings ranks #216 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Quants Research Institute Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Quants Research Institute Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 33.42% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 46.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 53.78. The Capital Markets industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. Quants Research Institute Holdings' value of 33.42% is 380.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quants Research Institute Holdings ranks #216 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Quants Research Institute Holdings has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quants Research Institute Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Quants Research Institute Holdings ranks #216 out of 664 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Quants Research Institute Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. Quants Research Institute Holdings' value of 33.42% is 380.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Quants Research Institute Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.87 to 53.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.14 vs. the industry median of 6.96, Quants Research Institute Holdings 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Operating Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 6.96, based on 664 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. Quants Research Institute Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 33.42% is 380.5% 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 Quants Research Institute Holdings and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quants Research Institute Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 33.42%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 46.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quants Research Institute Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Quants Research Institute Holdings (MAARF) has a current Operating Margin % of 33.42%. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.10, compared to a current price of $8.46 — trading 64.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 33.42%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 46.14 and 380.5% above the Capital Markets industry median of 6.96. Quants Research Institute Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Quants Research Institute Holdings (MAARF), the current Operating Margin % is 33.42% 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 Quants Research Institute Holdings (MAARF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quants Research Institute Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.46 is trading 64.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.10.
Key valuation signals for MAARF:
Operating Margin %: 33.42% (28% below median its 10-year median of 46.14)
GF Value™: $24.10 vs. price of $8.46 (64.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 380.5% above the Capital Markets median (#216 of 664)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAARF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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