CDL Investments New ZealandNZSE:CDI 47 Operating Margin % is 43.30% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 49.38. GuruFocus rates NZSE:CDI with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$0.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Real Estate companies, CDL Investments New Zealand ranks better than 78.45% on this metric.
CDL Investments New Zealand (NZSE:CDI) 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.
CDL Investments New Zealand Operating Margin % Related Terms
CDL Investments New Zealand 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.
CDL Investments New Zealand Operating Margin % Chart
CDL Investments New Zealand Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, CDL Investments New Zealand'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.
CDL Investments New Zealand Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, CDL Investments New Zealand's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CDL Investments New Zealand's Operating Margin % falls into.
CDL Investments New Zealand 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.
CDL Investments New Zealand'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.
CDL Investments New Zealand (NZSE:CDI) has a Operating Margin % of 43.30% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on CDL Investments New Zealand and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 49.38. Over the past decade, CDL Investments New Zealand's Operating Margin % has ranged from 39.39 to 61.72. According to the industry distribution chart, CDL Investments New Zealand ranks #376 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is CDL Investments New Zealand's Operating Margin % too high?
CDL Investments New Zealand's current Operating Margin % of 43.30% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 49.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.39 to a high of 61.72. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. CDL Investments New Zealand's value of 43.30% is 227.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CDL Investments New Zealand ranks #376 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CDL Investments New Zealand has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CDL Investments New Zealand's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, CDL Investments New Zealand ranks #376 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This places CDL Investments New Zealand in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. CDL Investments New Zealand's value of 43.30% is 227.8% above this benchmark. Historically, CDL Investments New Zealand's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 39.39 to 61.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.38 vs. the industry median of 13.21, CDL Investments New Zealand 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. CDL Investments New Zealand's current Operating Margin % of 43.30% is 227.8% 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 CDL Investments New Zealand 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. CDL Investments New Zealand's current Operating Margin % is 43.30%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 49.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CDL Investments New Zealand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CDL Investments New Zealand (NZSE:CDI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.61, compared to a current price of NZ$0.71 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 43.30%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 49.38 and 227.8% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.21. CDL Investments New Zealand's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 6 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 CDL Investments New Zealand (NZSE:CDI), the current Operating Margin % is 43.30% 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 CDL Investments New Zealand (NZSE:CDI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CDL Investments New Zealand stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$0.71 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.61.
GuruFocus considers CDL Investments New Zealand to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:CDI:
Operating Margin %: 43.30% (12% below median its 10-year median of 49.38)
GF Value™: NZ$0.61 vs. price of NZ$0.71 (16.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 227.8% above the Real Estate median (#376 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:CDI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CDL Investments New Zealand Ltd is engaged in land-based investment and development. The principal activity of the company is the development and sale of residential land properties. The operating segments of the Group consist of property operations, comprising the development and sale of residential land sections and rental income from development properties and investment properties. All revenues are derived in New Zealand.
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