Outfront MediaOUT -0.16%61 Operating Margin % is 13.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 15.41. GuruFocus rates OUT with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 750 REITs companies, Outfront Media ranks worse than 81.73% on this metric.
Outfront Media (NYSE:OUT) 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.
Outfront Media Operating Margin % Related Terms
Outfront Media Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Outfront Media'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.
OUT vs RYN, FRMI, EPR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Outfront Media'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.
Outfront Media Operating Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Outfront Media's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Outfront Media'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.
Outfront Media'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.
Outfront Media (OUT) has a Operating Margin % of 13.24% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Outfront Media and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 15.41. Over the past decade, Outfront Media's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.23 to 18.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Outfront Media ranks #613 out of 750 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is Outfront Media's Operating Margin % too high?
Outfront Media's current Operating Margin % of 13.24% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 15.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.23 to a high of 18.94. The REITs industry median Operating Margin % is 52.67. Outfront Media's value of 13.24% is 74.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Outfront Media ranks #613 out of 750 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Outfront Media has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Outfront Media's Operating Margin % compare to RYN and FRMI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Outfront Media ranks #613 out of 750 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Outfront Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 52.67. Outfront Media's value of 13.24% is 74.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Outfront Media's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.23 to 18.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.41 vs. the industry median of 52.67, Outfront Media 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. Outfront Media's current Operating Margin % of 13.24% is 74.9% 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 Outfront Media 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. Outfront Media's current Operating Margin % is 13.24%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 15.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Outfront Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Outfront Media (OUT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.53, compared to a current price of $32.10 — trading 94.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.24%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 15.41 and 74.9% below the REITs industry median of 52.67. Outfront Media's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 10 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 Outfront Media (OUT), the current Operating Margin % is 13.24% 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 Outfront Media (OUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Outfront Media stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.10 is trading 94.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.53.
GuruFocus considers Outfront Media to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OUT:
Operating Margin %: 13.24% (14% below median its 10-year median of 15.41)
GF Value™: $16.53 vs. price of $32.10 (94.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.9% below the REITs median (#613 of 750)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Outfront Media Inc is a real estate investment trust involved in the ownership of advertising space on its portfolio of billboards and transit displays. The company has two reportable operating segments: Billboard and Transit. It derives maximum revenue from Billboard Segment. The company geographically operates in United States and Canada, of which United States derive maximum revenue.
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