Consolidated Firstfund Capital (TSXV:FFP) 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.
Be Aware
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.
Consolidated Firstfund Capital Operating Margin % Related Terms
Consolidated Firstfund Capital 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.
Consolidated Firstfund Capital Operating Margin % Chart
TSXV:FFP vs BLK, BX, KKR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Consolidated Firstfund Capital'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.
Consolidated Firstfund Capital Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Consolidated Firstfund Capital's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Consolidated Firstfund Capital's Operating Margin % falls into.
Consolidated Firstfund Capital 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.
Consolidated Firstfund Capital (TSXV:FFP) has a Operating Margin % of 2.86% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Consolidated Firstfund Capital and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 15.42.
Is Consolidated Firstfund Capital's Operating Margin % too high?
Consolidated Firstfund Capital's current Operating Margin % of 2.86% is 81% below median its 10-year median of 15.42. The Asset Management industry median Operating Margin % is 16.85. Consolidated Firstfund Capital's value of 2.86% is 83% below this industry median. Overall, Consolidated Firstfund Capital has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Consolidated Firstfund Capital's Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
Consolidated Firstfund Capital's Operating Margin % of 2.86% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 16.85. Consolidated Firstfund Capital's value of 2.86% is 83% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.42 vs. the industry median of 16.85, Consolidated Firstfund Capital 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Asset Management companies is 16.85, based on 651 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. Consolidated Firstfund Capital's current Operating Margin % of 2.86% is 83% 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 Consolidated Firstfund Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 16.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Consolidated Firstfund Capital's current Operating Margin % is 2.86%, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 15.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Consolidated Firstfund Capital stock overvalued right now?
Consolidated Firstfund Capital (TSXV:FFP) has a current Operating Margin % of 2.86%. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.23, compared to a current price of C$0.28 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.86%, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 15.42 and 83% below the Asset Management industry median of 16.85. Consolidated Firstfund Capital's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 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 Consolidated Firstfund Capital (TSXV:FFP), the current Operating Margin % is 2.86% 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 Consolidated Firstfund Capital (TSXV:FFP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consolidated Firstfund Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$0.28 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.23.
Key valuation signals for TSXV:FFP:
Operating Margin %: 2.86% (81% below median its 10-year median of 15.42)
GF Value™: C$0.23 vs. price of C$0.28 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83% below the Asset Management median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSXV:FFP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Consolidated Firstfund Capital Business Description
Consolidated Firstfund Capital Corp is a venture capital company. It is mainly engaged in venture capital activities and provides financial consulting relating to real estate development in Canada and the United States. The company invests in both private and publicly traded companies.
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