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.
CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
CII Bridges and Roads Investment 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.
CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC Operating Margin % Chart
STC:LGC vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, CII Bridges and Roads Investment 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.
CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC's Operating Margin % falls into.
CII Bridges and Roads Investment 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.
CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC (STC:LGC) has a Operating Margin % of 58.25% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 45.81. Over the past decade, CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC's Operating Margin % has ranged from 39.54 to 55.49. According to the industry distribution chart, CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC ranks #19 out of 1762 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC's Operating Margin % too high?
CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC's current Operating Margin % of 58.25% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 45.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.54 to a high of 55.49. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.90. CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC's value of 58.25% is 888.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC ranks #19 out of 1762 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC ranks #19 out of 1762 companies for Operating Margin %. This places CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.90. CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC's value of 58.25% is 888.1% above this benchmark. Historically, CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 39.54 to 55.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.81 vs. the industry median of 5.90, CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.90, based on 1,762 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. CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC's current Operating Margin % of 58.25% is 888.1% 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 CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC's current Operating Margin % is 58.25%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 45.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC (STC:LGC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫69,117.93, compared to a current price of ₫64,800.00 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 58.25%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 45.81 and 888.1% above the Construction industry median of 5.90. CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC (STC:LGC), the current Operating Margin % is 58.25% 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 CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC (STC:LGC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫64,800.00 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫69,117.93.
GuruFocus considers CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STC:LGC:
Operating Margin %: 58.25% (27% above median its 10-year median of 45.81)
GF Value™: ₫69,117.93 vs. price of ₫64,800.00 (6.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 888.1% above the Construction median (#19 of 1762)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:LGC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC Business Description
CII Bridges and Roads Investment JSC operates in the Highway and street construction sector. The company engages in the construction of railway and road projects, and civil engineering work. The company is managing projects related to roads and bridge development.
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