Jones Lang LaSalleSTU:4J2 +4.76%92 Operating Margin % is 3.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.36. GuruFocus rates STU:4J2 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €258.73. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Real Estate companies, Jones Lang LaSalle ranks worse than 67.22% on this metric.
Jones Lang LaSalle (STU:4J2) 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.
Jones Lang LaSalle Operating Margin % Related Terms
Jones Lang LaSalle Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jones Lang LaSalle'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.
STU:4J2 vs CSGP, BEKE, COMP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Jones Lang LaSalle'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.
Jones Lang LaSalle Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Jones Lang LaSalle's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jones Lang LaSalle'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.
Jones Lang LaSalle'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.
Jones Lang LaSalle (STU:4J2) has a Operating Margin % of 3.29% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Jones Lang LaSalle and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.36. Over the past decade, Jones Lang LaSalle's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.26 to 5.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Jones Lang LaSalle ranks #1173 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is Jones Lang LaSalle's Operating Margin % too high?
Jones Lang LaSalle's current Operating Margin % of 3.29% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.26 to a high of 5.83. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.23. Jones Lang LaSalle's value of 3.29% is 75.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jones Lang LaSalle ranks #1173 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jones Lang LaSalle has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jones Lang LaSalle's Operating Margin % compare to CSGP and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Jones Lang LaSalle ranks #1173 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Jones Lang LaSalle in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.23. Jones Lang LaSalle's value of 3.29% is 75.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Jones Lang LaSalle's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.26 to 5.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.36 vs. the industry median of 13.23, Jones Lang LaSalle has consistently been below 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. Jones Lang LaSalle's current Operating Margin % of 3.29% is 75.1% 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 Jones Lang LaSalle 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. Jones Lang LaSalle's current Operating Margin % is 3.29%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 4.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jones Lang LaSalle stock overvalued right now?
Jones Lang LaSalle (STU:4J2) has a current Operating Margin % of 3.29%. The stock's GF Value™ is €258.73, compared to a current price of €264.00 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.29%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.36 and 75.1% below the Real Estate industry median of 13.23. Jones Lang LaSalle's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Jones Lang LaSalle (STU:4J2), the current Operating Margin % is 3.29% 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 Jones Lang LaSalle (STU:4J2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jones Lang LaSalle stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €264.00 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €258.73.
Key valuation signals for STU:4J2:
Operating Margin %: 3.29% (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.36)
GF Value™: €258.73 vs. price of €264.00 (2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.1% below the Real Estate median (#1173 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:4J2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jones Lang LaSalle provides a wide range of real estate-related services to owners, occupiers, and investors worldwide, including leasing, property and project management, and capital markets advisory. JLL's investment management arm, LaSalle Investment Management, manages over $86 billion for clients across diverse public and private real estate strategies as of the end of 2025.
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