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Development Investment Construction JSC (STC:DIG) 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.
Development Investment Construction JSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
Development Investment Construction JSC 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.
Development Investment Construction JSC Operating Margin % Chart
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Development Investment Construction JSC Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Development Investment Construction JSC'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.
Development Investment Construction JSC Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
Development Investment Construction JSC 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.
Development Investment Construction JSC (STC:DIG) has a Operating Margin % of -13.56% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Development Investment Construction JSC and its competitors. Over the past decade, Development Investment Construction JSC's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.63 to 19.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Development Investment Construction JSC ranks #720 out of 1747 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 41.2%.
Is Development Investment Construction JSC's Operating Margin % too high?
Development Investment Construction JSC's current Operating Margin % is -13.56%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.63 to a high of 19.28. Based on the distribution chart, Development Investment Construction JSC ranks #720 out of 1747 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Development Investment Construction JSC has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Development Investment Construction JSC's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Development Investment Construction JSC ranks #720 out of 1747 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Development Investment Construction JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.39. Historically, Development Investment Construction JSC's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.63 to 19.28 over the past decade. 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 13.39, based on 1,747 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. 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 Development Investment Construction JSC and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Development Investment Construction JSC's current Operating Margin % is -13.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Development Investment Construction JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Development Investment Construction JSC (STC:DIG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫61,948.51, compared to a current price of ₫12,650.00 — trading 79.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -13.56%. Development Investment Construction JSC's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Development Investment Construction JSC (STC:DIG), the current Operating Margin % is -13.56% 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 Development Investment Construction JSC (STC:DIG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Development Investment Construction JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫12,650.00 is trading 79.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫61,948.51.
GuruFocus considers Development Investment Construction JSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STC:DIG:
Operating Margin %: -13.56%
GF Value™: ₫61,948.51 vs. price of ₫12,650.00 (79.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:DIG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Development Investment Construction JSC Business Description
Development Investment Construction JSC is involved in the construction of industrial, civil, and technical projects, as well as infrastructures, industrial zones, transport and irrigation works. In addition, the company manufactures and trades in construction materials and construction related item.
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