One Liberty PropertiesOLP -0.49%75 Operating Margin % is 33.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 38.76. GuruFocus rates OLP with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 750 REITs companies, One Liberty Properties ranks worse than 71.73% on this metric.
One Liberty Properties (NYSE:OLP) 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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One Liberty Properties Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for One Liberty Properties'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.
OLP vs AHRT, GOOD, FVR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, One Liberty Properties'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.
One Liberty Properties Operating Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, One Liberty Properties's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where One Liberty Properties's Operating Margin % falls into.
One Liberty Properties 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.
One Liberty Properties'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.
One Liberty Properties (OLP) has a Operating Margin % of 33.96% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on One Liberty Properties and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 38.76. Over the past decade, One Liberty Properties' Operating Margin % has ranged from 34.44 to 45.74. According to the industry distribution chart, One Liberty Properties ranks #538 out of 750 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is One Liberty Properties' Operating Margin % too high?
One Liberty Properties' current Operating Margin % of 33.96% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 38.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.44 to a high of 45.74. The REITs industry median Operating Margin % is 52.67. One Liberty Properties' value of 33.96% is 35.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, One Liberty Properties ranks #538 out of 750 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, One Liberty Properties has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does One Liberty Properties' Operating Margin % compare to AHRT and GOOD?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, One Liberty Properties ranks #538 out of 750 companies for Operating Margin %. This places One Liberty Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 52.67. One Liberty Properties' value of 33.96% is 35.5% below this benchmark. Historically, One Liberty Properties' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 34.44 to 45.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.76 vs. the industry median of 52.67, One Liberty Properties has consistently been below 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 REITs company?
The median Operating Margin % among REITs companies is 52.67, based on 750 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. One Liberty Properties's current Operating Margin % of 33.96% is 35.5% below 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 One Liberty Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Operating Margin % is 52.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. One Liberty Properties's current Operating Margin % is 33.96%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 38.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is One Liberty Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, One Liberty Properties (OLP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.85, compared to a current price of $24.53 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 33.96%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 38.76 and 35.5% below the REITs industry median of 52.67. One Liberty Properties' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 11 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 One Liberty Properties (OLP), the current Operating Margin % is 33.96% as of Mar. 2026. 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 One Liberty Properties (OLP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, One Liberty Properties stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $24.53 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.85.
GuruFocus considers One Liberty Properties to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OLP:
Operating Margin %: 33.96% (12% below median its 10-year median of 38.76)
GF Value™: $24.85 vs. price of $24.53 (1.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.5% below the REITs median (#538 of 750)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OLP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
One Liberty Properties Inc is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust. It acquires, owns, and manages a geographically diversified portfolio consisting mainly of industrial and, to a lesser extent, retail properties, many of which are subject to long-term net leases. The trust has approximately one hundred and two properties located across several states in the United States of America. A majority of its revenue is generated in the form of rental income.
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