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Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund (TSE:9284) 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.
Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund Operating Margin % Related Terms
Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund 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.
Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund Operating Margin % Chart
TSE:9284 vs EQIX, AMT, DLR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund'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.
Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund Operating Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's Operating Margin % falls into.
Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund 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.
Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund (TSE:9284) has a Operating Margin % of 38.85% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.02. Over the past decade, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's Operating Margin % has ranged from 35.43 to 40.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund ranks #507 out of 743 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's Operating Margin % too high?
Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's current Operating Margin % of 38.85% is near median its 10-year median of 38.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.43 to a high of 40.22. The REITs industry median Operating Margin % is 52.72. Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's value of 38.85% is 26.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund ranks #507 out of 743 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's Operating Margin % compare to EQIX and AMT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund ranks #507 out of 743 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 52.72. Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's value of 38.85% is 26.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 35.43 to 40.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.02 vs. the industry median of 52.72, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund 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 REITs company?
The median Operating Margin % among REITs companies is 52.72, based on 743 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. Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's current Operating Margin % of 38.85% is 26.3% 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 Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Operating Margin % is 52.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's current Operating Margin % is 38.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund (TSE:9284) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円103,120.51, compared to a current price of 円75,800.00 — trading 26.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 38.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.02 and 26.3% below the REITs industry median of 52.72. Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund (TSE:9284), the current Operating Margin % is 38.85% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund (TSE:9284) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円75,800.00 is trading 26.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円103,120.51.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9284:
Operating Margin %: 38.85% (near median its 10-year median of 38.02)
GF Value™: 円103,120.51 vs. price of 円75,800.00 (26.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.3% below the REITs median (#507 of 743)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9284 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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