Malta International AirportMAL:MIA +0.83%100 Operating Margin % is 46.27% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 49.77. GuruFocus rates MAL:MIA with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Malta International Airport ranks better than 98.01% on this metric.
Malta International Airport (MAL:MIA) 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.
Malta International Airport Operating Margin % Related Terms
Malta International Airport 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.
Malta International Airport Operating Margin % Chart
MAL:MIA vs JOBY, CAAP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Malta International Airport'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.
Malta International Airport Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Malta International Airport's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malta International Airport's Operating Margin % falls into.
Malta International Airport 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.
Malta International Airport'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.
Malta International Airport (MAL:MIA) has a Operating Margin % of 46.27% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Malta International Airport and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Malta International Airport ranks #20 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2%.
Is Malta International Airport's Operating Margin % too high?
Malta International Airport's current Operating Margin % of 46.27% is near median its 10-year median of 49.77. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.37. Malta International Airport's value of 46.27% is 527.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malta International Airport ranks #20 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Malta International Airport has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malta International Airport's Operating Margin % compare to JOBY and CAAP?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Malta International Airport ranks #20 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Malta International Airport in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.37. Malta International Airport's value of 46.27% is 527.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 49.77 vs. the industry median of 7.37, Malta International Airport 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 Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.37, based on 1,007 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. Malta International Airport's current Operating Margin % of 46.27% is 527.8% 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 Malta International Airport and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malta International Airport's current Operating Margin % is 46.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malta International Airport stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malta International Airport (MAL:MIA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.01, compared to a current price of €6.10 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 46.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.77 and 527.8% above the Transportation industry median of 7.37. Malta International Airport's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Malta International Airport (MAL:MIA), the current Operating Margin % is 46.27% 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 Malta International Airport (MAL:MIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malta International Airport stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.10 is trading 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.01.
GuruFocus considers Malta International Airport to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:MIA:
Operating Margin %: 46.27% (near median its 10-year median of 49.77)
GF Value™: €8.01 vs. price of €6.10 (23.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 527.8% above the Transportation median (#20 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:MIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malta International Airport PLC develops, operates, and manages Malta International Airport. Its segments include the Airport Segment, which provides services such as revenue from airport-regulated fees, aviation concessions, and persons with reduced mobility and their associated costs. This segment also includes the operations and maintenance of the terminal, runways, taxiways and aircraft parks. The Retail and Property Segment includes the operations of the various retail outlets within the airport perimeter, advertising sites and rental of offices, warehouses and income from the running of the VIP lounges. Income and costs from Airport Parking Limited, Sky Parks Business Centre Limited and Sky Parks Development Limited are also allocated within the Retail and Property Segment.
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