Ayala LandPHS:ALI +5.11%70 Operating Margin % is 33.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 32.26. GuruFocus rates PHS:ALI with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱29.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Real Estate companies, Ayala Land ranks better than 76.45% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Ayala Land's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱12,305 Mil. Ayala Land's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱36,245 Mil. Therefore, Ayala Land's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.95%.
Good Sign:
Ayala Land Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ayala Land's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:ALI'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.51 Med: 32.26 Max: 36.84
Current: 35.02
PHS:ALI's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 76.45% of 1745
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 13.21
vs PHS:ALI: 35.02
Ayala Land's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
Ayala Land's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱12,305 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱58,850 Mil.
Ayala Land (PHS:ALI) 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.
Ayala Land Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ayala Land Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ayala Land'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.
Ayala Land Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Ayala Land'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.
Ayala Land Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Ayala Land's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ayala Land'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.
Ayala Land'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.
Ayala Land (PHS:ALI) has a Operating Margin % of 33.95% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ayala Land and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.26. Over the past decade, Ayala Land's Operating Margin % has ranged from 30.51 to 36.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Ayala Land ranks #411 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Ayala Land's Operating Margin % too high?
Ayala Land's current Operating Margin % of 33.95% is near median its 10-year median of 32.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.51 to a high of 36.84. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Ayala Land's value of 33.95% is 157% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ayala Land ranks #411 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ayala Land has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ayala Land's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Ayala Land ranks #411 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ayala Land in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Ayala Land's value of 33.95% is 157% above this benchmark. Historically, Ayala Land's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 30.51 to 36.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.26 vs. the industry median of 13.21, Ayala Land 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. Ayala Land's current Operating Margin % of 33.95% is 157% 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 Ayala Land 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. Ayala Land's current Operating Margin % is 33.95%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ayala Land stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ayala Land (PHS:ALI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱29.33, compared to a current price of ₱14.80 — trading 49.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 33.95%, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.26 and 157% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.21. Ayala Land's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Ayala Land (PHS:ALI), the current Operating Margin % is 33.95% 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 Ayala Land (PHS:ALI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ayala Land stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱14.80 is trading 49.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱29.33.
GuruFocus considers Ayala Land to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PHS:ALI:
Operating Margin %: 33.95% (near median its 10-year median of 32.26)
GF Value™: ₱29.33 vs. price of ₱14.80 (49.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 157% above the Real Estate median (#411 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:ALI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ayala Land Inc is engaged in land acquisition, planning, and development of large scale, integrated, mixed use and sustainable estates, industrial estates, development and sale of residential and office condominiums, house and lots, and commercial and industrial lots, development and lease of shopping centers and offices, co working spaces and standard factory buildings and warehouses, and the development, management and operation of hotels and resorts and co living spaces. The Company is also engaged in construction, property management and retail electricity supply. Its segments include Property development, which generates maximum revenue, International, Shopping centers, Offices, Industrial Real Estate, Hotels and resorts, Construction, and Property management and others.
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