Main Street ComplexMAL:MSC 63 Operating Margin % is 15.07% as of Dec. 2025, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 58.83. GuruFocus rates MAL:MSC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Real Estate companies, Main Street Complex ranks better than 72.21% on this metric.
Main Street Complex (MAL:MSC) 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.
Main Street Complex Operating Margin % Related Terms
Main Street Complex Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Main Street Complex'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:MSC vs CBRE, BEKE, CSGP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Main Street Complex'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.
Main Street Complex Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Main Street Complex's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Main Street Complex's Operating Margin % falls into.
Main Street Complex 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.
Main Street Complex'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.
Main Street Complex (MAL:MSC) has a Operating Margin % of 15.07% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Main Street Complex and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 58.83. Over the past decade, Main Street Complex's Operating Margin % has ranged from 29.48 to 71.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Main Street Complex ranks #485 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Main Street Complex's Operating Margin % too high?
Main Street Complex's current Operating Margin % of 15.07% is 74% below median its 10-year median of 58.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.48 to a high of 71.66. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Main Street Complex's value of 15.07% is 14.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Main Street Complex ranks #485 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Main Street Complex has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Main Street Complex's Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Main Street Complex ranks #485 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Main Street Complex in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Main Street Complex's value of 15.07% is 14.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Main Street Complex's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 29.48 to 71.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.83 vs. the industry median of 13.21, Main Street Complex 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. Main Street Complex's current Operating Margin % of 15.07% is 14.1% 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 Main Street Complex 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. Main Street Complex's current Operating Margin % is 15.07%, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 58.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Main Street Complex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Main Street Complex (MAL:MSC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.26, compared to a current price of €0.20 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.07%, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 58.83 and 14.1% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.21. Main Street Complex's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Main Street Complex (MAL:MSC), the current Operating Margin % is 15.07% 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 Main Street Complex (MAL:MSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Main Street Complex stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.20 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.26.
GuruFocus considers Main Street Complex to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:MSC:
Operating Margin %: 15.07% (74% below median its 10-year median of 58.83)
GF Value™: €0.26 vs. price of €0.20 (23.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.1% above the Real Estate median (#485 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:MSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Main Street Complex PLC is engaged in the management of and the granting of concessions of outlets and spaces within Main Street Complex, as a retail and entertainment complex, featuring four floors of retail outlets, a bar/restaurant and entertainment area, and parking facilities in Paola, Malta. All the company's revenue relates to concession income arising over time, from contracts with customers, attributable to retail outlets in Main Street Complex in Paola, Malta.
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