Cityland DevelopmentPHS:CDC -3.39%51 Operating Margin % is 26.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 21.35. GuruFocus rates PHS:CDC with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Real Estate companies, Cityland Development ranks better than 66.65% on this metric.
Cityland Development (PHS:CDC) 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.
Cityland Development Operating Margin % Related Terms
Cityland Development Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cityland Development'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.
PHS:CDC vs CBRE, BEKE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Cityland Development'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.
Cityland Development Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Cityland Development's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cityland Development's Operating Margin % falls into.
Cityland Development 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.
Cityland Development'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.
Cityland Development (PHS:CDC) has a Operating Margin % of 26.34% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cityland Development and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 21.35. Over the past decade, Cityland Development's Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.48 to 35.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Cityland Development ranks #582 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 33.4%.
Is Cityland Development's Operating Margin % too high?
Cityland Development's current Operating Margin % of 26.34% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 21.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.48 to a high of 35.66. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.23. Cityland Development's value of 26.34% is 99.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cityland Development ranks #582 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cityland Development has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cityland Development's Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Cityland Development ranks #582 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Cityland Development in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.23. Cityland Development's value of 26.34% is 99.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Cityland Development's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.48 to 35.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.35 vs. the industry median of 13.23, Cityland Development 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 13.23, 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. Cityland Development's current Operating Margin % of 26.34% is 99.1% 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 Cityland Development and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cityland Development's current Operating Margin % is 26.34%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 21.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cityland Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cityland Development (PHS:CDC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.75, compared to a current price of ₱0.57 — trading 24% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 26.34%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 21.35 and 99.1% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.23. Cityland Development's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 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 Cityland Development (PHS:CDC), the current Operating Margin % is 26.34% 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 Cityland Development (PHS:CDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cityland Development stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.57 is trading 24% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.75.
GuruFocus considers Cityland Development to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CDC:
Operating Margin %: 26.34% (23% above median its 10-year median of 21.35)
GF Value™: ₱0.75 vs. price of ₱0.57 (24% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.1% above the Real Estate median (#582 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:CDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cityland Development Corp operates as a real estate company that acquire, develop, improve, subdivide, cultivate, lease, sublease, sell, exchange, barter and/or dispose of agricultural, industrial, commercial, residential and other real properties, as well as to construct, improve, lease, sublease, sell and/or dispose of houses, buildings and other improvements thereon, and to manage and operate subdivisions and housing projects or otherwise engage in the financing and trading of real estate. Its operations are carried through the following segments: Sale of Real Estate Properties, Lease of Real Estate Properties, and Pension Plan Operations. The Company derives its revenues from the sale and lease of real estate properties and its investments in trust funds.
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