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SAU:2083'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.05 Med: 16.82 Max: 24.98
Current: 24.74
SAU:2083's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 77.4% of 500
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.855
vs SAU:2083: 24.74
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu (SAU:2083) 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.
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu Operating Margin % Related Terms
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu Operating Margin % Chart
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu Annual Data
Trend
Dec21
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Operating Margin %
16.11
16.82
24.98
13.05
18.06
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu Quarterly Data
SAU:2083 vs SRE, AES: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu'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.
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu 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.
* 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.
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu (SAU:2083) has a Operating Margin % of 17.43% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.82. Over the past decade, Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu's Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.05 to 24.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu ranks #113 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu's Operating Margin % too high?
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu's current Operating Margin % of 17.43% is near median its 10-year median of 16.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.05 to a high of 24.98. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.86. Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu's value of 17.43% is 17.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu ranks #113 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu's Operating Margin % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu ranks #113 out of 500 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.86. Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu's value of 17.43% is 17.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.05 to 24.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.82 vs. the industry median of 14.86, Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.86, based on 500 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. Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu's current Operating Margin % of 17.43% is 17.3% 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 Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu's current Operating Margin % is 17.43%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu (SAU:2083) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼60.01, compared to a current price of ﷼35.72 — trading 40.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 17.43%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.82 and 17.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.86. Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu (SAU:2083), the current Operating Margin % is 17.43% 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 Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu (SAU:2083) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼35.72 is trading 40.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼60.01.
GuruFocus considers Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2083:
Operating Margin %: 17.43% (near median its 10-year median of 16.82)
GF Value™: ﷼60.01 vs. price of ﷼35.72 (40.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#113 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2083 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu Business Description
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu engages in providing integrated utility services to all sectors in the Industrial Cities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company is engaged in operating, maintaininb, constructing, and managing electric power systems, seawater cooling systems, desalinated water systems, and sanitary and industrial wastewater treatment systems. The company's operating segment includes Power, Water, Gas, and Independent Water and Power.
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