A Brown CoPHS:BRN 58 Operating Margin % is 9.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 22.04. GuruFocus rates PHS:BRN with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Real Estate companies, A Brown Co ranks worse than 58.34% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. A Brown Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱38 Mil. A Brown Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱398 Mil. Therefore, A Brown Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.52%.
Warning Sign:
A Brown Co Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -15.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for A Brown Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:BRN'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76 Med: 22.04 Max: 33.63
Current: 9.22
PHS:BRN's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 58.34% of 1745
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 13.21
vs PHS:BRN: 9.22
A Brown Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -15.10% per year.
A Brown Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱38 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱178 Mil.
Warning Sign:
A Brown Co Inc has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
A Brown Co (PHS:BRN) 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.
A Brown Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
A Brown Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for A Brown 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.
A Brown Co Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, A Brown 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.
A Brown Co Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, A Brown Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where A Brown Co'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.
A Brown 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.
A Brown Co (PHS:BRN) has a Operating Margin % of 9.52% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on A Brown Co and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 22.04. Over the past decade, A Brown Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.76 to 33.63. According to the industry distribution chart, A Brown Co ranks #1018 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is A Brown Co's Operating Margin % too high?
A Brown Co's current Operating Margin % of 9.52% is 57% below median its 10-year median of 22.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 33.63. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. A Brown Co's value of 9.52% is 27.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, A Brown Co ranks #1018 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, A Brown Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A Brown Co's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, A Brown Co ranks #1018 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This places A Brown Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. A Brown Co's value of 9.52% is 27.9% below this benchmark. Historically, A Brown Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.76 to 33.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.04 vs. the industry median of 13.21, A Brown Co 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 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. A Brown Co's current Operating Margin % of 9.52% is 27.9% 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 A Brown Co 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. A Brown Co's current Operating Margin % is 9.52%, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 22.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A Brown Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A Brown Co (PHS:BRN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.74, compared to a current price of ₱0.65 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.52%, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 22.04 and 27.9% below the Real Estate industry median of 13.21. A Brown Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 A Brown Co (PHS:BRN), the current Operating Margin % is 9.52% 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 A Brown Co (PHS:BRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A Brown Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.65 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.74.
GuruFocus considers A Brown Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:BRN:
Operating Margin %: 9.52% (57% below median its 10-year median of 22.04)
GF Value™: ₱0.74 vs. price of ₱0.65 (12.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.9% below the Real Estate median (#1018 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:BRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
A Brown Co Inc is a real estate development company. It operates in the following segments: The Real estate development segment includes the development of land into a commercial and residential subdivision, the sale of lots and residential houses, and the provision of customer financing for sales; the Agricultural segment includes the development of land for palm oil production and the sale of palm oil and other palm products; Power and utilities segment includes the operating of power plants and/or purchase, generation, production supply and sale of power; Holding segment includes properties of every kind; and Services segment provides irradiation services for all types of goods. The Group derives the majority of its revenue from the Real estate development segment.
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