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Barka Desalination CoMUS:BRDE 12 Operating Margin % is 27.56% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 27.29. GuruFocus rates MUS:BRDE with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ع0.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Utilities - Regulated companies, Barka Desalination Co ranks better than 82.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barka Desalination Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MUS:BRDE'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.52 Med: 27.29 Max: 29.34
Current: 27.56
MUS:BRDE's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 82.09% of 497
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.73
vs MUS:BRDE: 27.56
Barka Desalination Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Barka Desalination Co (MUS:BRDE) 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.
Barka Desalination Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Barka Desalination Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barka Desalination Co'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.
Barka Desalination Co Operating Margin % Chart
Barka Desalination Co Annual Data
Trend
Dec21
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Operating Margin %
29.34
27.29
25.52
27.05
27.56
Barka Desalination Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec21
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Operating Margin %
29.34
27.29
25.52
27.05
27.56
MUS:BRDE vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Barka Desalination Co'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.
Barka Desalination Co Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Barka Desalination Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barka Desalination Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Barka Desalination Co 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.
Barka Desalination Co'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.
Barka Desalination Co (MUS:BRDE) has a Operating Margin % of 27.56% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Barka Desalination Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.29. Over the past decade, Barka Desalination Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 25.52 to 29.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Barka Desalination Co ranks #89 out of 497 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Barka Desalination Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Barka Desalination Co's current Operating Margin % of 27.56% is near median its 10-year median of 27.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.52 to a high of 29.34. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.73. Barka Desalination Co's value of 27.56% is 87.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barka Desalination Co ranks #89 out of 497 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Barka Desalination Co has a GF Score™ of 12/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barka Desalination Co's Operating Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Barka Desalination Co ranks #89 out of 497 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Barka Desalination Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.73. Barka Desalination Co's value of 27.56% is 87.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Barka Desalination Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 25.52 to 29.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.29 vs. the industry median of 14.73, Barka Desalination Co 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.73, based on 497 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. Barka Desalination Co's current Operating Margin % of 27.56% is 87.1% 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 Barka Desalination Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barka Desalination Co's current Operating Margin % is 27.56%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barka Desalination Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barka Desalination Co (MUS:BRDE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ع0.13, compared to a current price of ر.ع0.17 — trading 30% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 27.56%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.29 and 87.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.73. Barka Desalination Co's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Barka Desalination Co (MUS:BRDE), the current Operating Margin % is 27.56% 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 Barka Desalination Co (MUS:BRDE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barka Desalination Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ر.ع0.17 is trading 30% above its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ع0.13.
GuruFocus considers Barka Desalination Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MUS:BRDE:
Operating Margin %: 27.56% (near median its 10-year median of 27.29)
GF Value™: ر.ع0.13 vs. price of ر.ع0.17 (30% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#89 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MUS:BRDE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barka Desalination Co core business activity is to develop, own and operate the Barka Independent water project, a Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) plant with a production located in Barka, South Batinah Governorate, Sultanate of Oman. objectives of the Company are to develop, finance, design, construct, own, operate, maintain a desalination facility. The Company has one operating segment.
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