Bridgemarq Real Estate Services (TSX:BRE) 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.
Bridgemarq Real Estate Services Operating Margin % Related Terms
Bridgemarq Real Estate Services 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.
Bridgemarq Real Estate Services Operating Margin % Chart
TSX:BRE vs CBRE, BEKE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Bridgemarq Real Estate Services'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.
Bridgemarq Real Estate Services Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Bridgemarq Real Estate Services's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bridgemarq Real Estate Services's Operating Margin % falls into.
Bridgemarq Real Estate Services 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.
Bridgemarq Real Estate Services (TSX:BRE) has a Operating Margin % of 4.06% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Bridgemarq Real Estate Services and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 39.63. Over the past decade, Bridgemarq Real Estate Services' Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.95 to 61.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Bridgemarq Real Estate Services ranks #1228 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is Bridgemarq Real Estate Services' Operating Margin % too high?
Bridgemarq Real Estate Services' current Operating Margin % of 4.06% is 90% below median its 10-year median of 39.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.95 to a high of 61.28. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Bridgemarq Real Estate Services' value of 4.06% is 69.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bridgemarq Real Estate Services ranks #1228 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bridgemarq Real Estate Services has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bridgemarq Real Estate Services' Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Bridgemarq Real Estate Services ranks #1228 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Bridgemarq Real Estate Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Bridgemarq Real Estate Services' value of 4.06% is 69.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Bridgemarq Real Estate Services' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.95 to 61.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.63 vs. the industry median of 13.21, Bridgemarq Real Estate Services 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 13.21, 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. Bridgemarq Real Estate Services's current Operating Margin % of 4.06% is 69.3% 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 Bridgemarq Real Estate Services and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bridgemarq Real Estate Services's current Operating Margin % is 4.06%, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 39.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bridgemarq Real Estate Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bridgemarq Real Estate Services (TSX:BRE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$27.30, compared to a current price of C$13.15 — trading 51.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.06%, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 39.63 and 69.3% below the Real Estate industry median of 13.21. Bridgemarq Real Estate Services' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Bridgemarq Real Estate Services (TSX:BRE), the current Operating Margin % is 4.06% 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 Bridgemarq Real Estate Services (TSX:BRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bridgemarq Real Estate Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$13.15 is trading 51.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$27.30.
GuruFocus considers Bridgemarq Real Estate Services to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSX:BRE:
Operating Margin %: 4.06% (90% below median its 10-year median of 39.63)
GF Value™: C$27.30 vs. price of C$13.15 (51.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.3% below the Real Estate median (#1228 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:BRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bridgemarq Real Estate Services Business Description
Bridgemarq Real Estate Services Inc is a Canadian real estate services company that provides services to real estate brokers and their agents, supplying REALTORS with information, tools, and services to support the delivery of real estate sales services. The Company operates through two segments: Brokerage Operations, which generate maximum revenue and operate full-service real estate brokerages under the Royal LePage, Proprio Direct, Via Capitale, Johnston & Daniel and Les Immeubles Mont-Tremblant brands; and Franchise Operations, which provide franchise services to brokerages under the Royal LePage brand across Canada, the Via Capitale brand in Quebec, and Johnston & Daniel in southern Ontario.
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