Plaza CentresMAL:PZC 59 Operating Margin % is 49.20% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 51.66. GuruFocus rates MAL:PZC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,747 Real Estate companies, Plaza Centres ranks better than 84.89% on this metric.
Plaza Centres (MAL:PZC) 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.
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Plaza Centres Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Plaza Centres'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:PZC vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Plaza Centres'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.
Plaza Centres Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Plaza Centres's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plaza Centres'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.
Plaza Centres'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.
Plaza Centres (MAL:PZC) has a Operating Margin % of 49.20% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Plaza Centres and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.66. Over the past decade, Plaza Centres' Operating Margin % has ranged from 43.92 to 69.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Plaza Centres ranks #264 out of 1747 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is Plaza Centres' Operating Margin % too high?
Plaza Centres' current Operating Margin % of 49.20% is near median its 10-year median of 51.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.92 to a high of 69.22. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.39. Plaza Centres' value of 49.20% is 267.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plaza Centres ranks #264 out of 1747 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Plaza Centres has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plaza Centres' Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Plaza Centres ranks #264 out of 1747 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Plaza Centres in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.39. Plaza Centres' value of 49.20% is 267.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Plaza Centres' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 43.92 to 69.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.66 vs. the industry median of 13.39, Plaza Centres 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. Plaza Centres's current Operating Margin % of 49.20% is 267.4% 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 Plaza Centres 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. Plaza Centres's current Operating Margin % is 49.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plaza Centres stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plaza Centres (MAL:PZC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.66, compared to a current price of €0.86 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 49.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.66 and 267.4% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.39. Plaza Centres' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 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 Plaza Centres (MAL:PZC), the current Operating Margin % is 49.20% 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 Plaza Centres (MAL:PZC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plaza Centres stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.86 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.66.
GuruFocus considers Plaza Centres to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:PZC:
Operating Margin %: 49.20% (near median its 10-year median of 51.66)
GF Value™: €0.66 vs. price of €0.86 (30.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 267.4% above the Real Estate median (#264 of 1747)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:PZC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plaza Centres PLC is engaged in the business of leasing and managing the plaza shopping and commercial centers. The company is carrying on the business activities of establishing, operating, and selling shopping and entertainment centers. The firm generates its revenue from the rental income that comes from retail outlets and office space on its commercial property.
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