UBM Development AG (STU:2U2) 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.
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UBM Development AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UBM Development AG'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.
UBM Development AG Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, UBM Development AG'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.
UBM Development AG Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, UBM Development AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UBM Development AG'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.
UBM Development AG'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.
UBM Development AG (STU:2U2) has a Operating Margin % of 8.35% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on UBM Development AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, UBM Development AG ranks #1089 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 62.4%.
Is UBM Development AG's Operating Margin % too high?
UBM Development AG's current Operating Margin % is 8.35%. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.23. UBM Development AG's value of 8.35% is 36.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UBM Development AG ranks #1089 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, UBM Development AG has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UBM Development AG's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, UBM Development AG ranks #1089 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This places UBM Development AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.23. UBM Development AG's value of 8.35% is 36.9% below this benchmark. 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. UBM Development AG's current Operating Margin % of 8.35% is 36.9% 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 UBM Development AG 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. UBM Development AG's current Operating Margin % is 8.35%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UBM Development AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UBM Development AG (STU:2U2) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.27, compared to a current price of €17.00 — trading 47.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.35% and 36.9% below the Real Estate industry median of 13.23. UBM Development AG's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 UBM Development AG (STU:2U2), the current Operating Margin % is 8.35% 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 UBM Development AG (STU:2U2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UBM Development AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €17.00 is trading 47.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €32.27.
GuruFocus considers UBM Development AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:2U2:
Operating Margin %: 8.35%
GF Value™: €32.27 vs. price of €17.00 (47.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.9% below the Real Estate median (#1089 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:2U2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UBM Development AG is an established Austrian real estate developer specializing in sustainable timber office and residential projects across various cities like Vienna, Munich, Frankfurt, and Prague. The company provides a range of services related to real estate projects, including market analysis, project development, planning, project management, financing, rental, and asset management. In addition to real estate development, it is also active as a hotel lessee. The company generates substantial revenue through the sale of real estate projects. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Austria, and the rest from Germany, Poland, and other regions.
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