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Hili PropertiesMAL:HLI 58 Operating Margin % is 80.80% as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 69.17. GuruFocus rates MAL:HLI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,747 Real Estate companies, Hili Properties ranks better than 97.6% on this metric.
Hili Properties (MAL:HLI) 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.
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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.
Hili Properties Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hili Properties Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hili Properties'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.
MAL:HLI vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Hili Properties'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.
Hili Properties Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Hili Properties's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hili Properties'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.
Hili Properties'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.
Hili Properties (MAL:HLI) has a Operating Margin % of 80.80% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hili Properties and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 69.17. Over the past decade, Hili Properties' Operating Margin % has ranged from 58.94 to 82.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Hili Properties ranks #42 out of 1747 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Hili Properties' Operating Margin % too high?
Hili Properties' current Operating Margin % of 80.80% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 69.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.94 to a high of 82.61. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.39. Hili Properties' value of 80.80% is 503.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hili Properties ranks #42 out of 1747 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hili Properties has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hili Properties' Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Hili Properties ranks #42 out of 1747 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hili Properties in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.39. Hili Properties' value of 80.80% is 503.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hili Properties' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 58.94 to 82.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 69.17 vs. the industry median of 13.39, Hili Properties 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 13.39, based on 1,747 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. Hili Properties's current Operating Margin % of 80.80% is 503.4% 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 Hili Properties and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hili Properties's current Operating Margin % is 80.80%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 69.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hili Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hili Properties (MAL:HLI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.26, compared to a current price of €0.27 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 80.80%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 69.17 and 503.4% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.39. Hili Properties' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 9 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 Hili Properties (MAL:HLI), the current Operating Margin % is 80.80% 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 Hili Properties (MAL:HLI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hili Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.27 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.26.
GuruFocus considers Hili Properties to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:HLI:
Operating Margin %: 80.80% (17% above median its 10-year median of 69.17)
GF Value™: €0.26 vs. price of €0.27 (3.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 503.4% above the Real Estate median (#42 of 1747)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:HLI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hili Properties PLC owns, leases, and manages commercial real estate for lease in several European countries, including Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, and Romania. Its portfolio comprises business blocks and office space, grocery-anchored shopping centers, healthcare facilities, and property housing McDonald's restaurants in key commercial districts. It is organized into five main business segments that includes Malta, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Romania.
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