Urban Edge PropertiesUE +1.35%76 Operating Margin % is 32.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 30.01. GuruFocus rates UE with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 750 REITs companies, Urban Edge Properties ranks worse than 75.07% on this metric.
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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Urban Edge Properties Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Urban Edge Properties'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.
UE vs FCPT, AKR, IVT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Urban Edge Properties'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.
Urban Edge Properties Operating Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Urban Edge Properties's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Urban Edge Properties'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.
Urban Edge Properties'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.
Urban Edge Properties (UE) has a Operating Margin % of 32.02% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Urban Edge Properties and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.01. Over the past decade, Urban Edge Properties' Operating Margin % has ranged from 16.83 to 41.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Urban Edge Properties ranks #563 out of 750 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 75.1%.
Is Urban Edge Properties' Operating Margin % too high?
Urban Edge Properties' current Operating Margin % of 32.02% is near median its 10-year median of 30.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.83 to a high of 41.55. The REITs industry median Operating Margin % is 52.67. Urban Edge Properties' value of 32.02% is 39.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Urban Edge Properties ranks #563 out of 750 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Urban Edge Properties has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Urban Edge Properties' Operating Margin % compare to FCPT and AKR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Urban Edge Properties ranks #563 out of 750 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Urban Edge Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 52.67. Urban Edge Properties' value of 32.02% is 39.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Urban Edge Properties' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 16.83 to 41.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.01 vs. the industry median of 52.67, Urban Edge Properties 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 52.67, based on 750 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. Urban Edge Properties's current Operating Margin % of 32.02% is 39.2% 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 Urban Edge Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Operating Margin % is 52.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Urban Edge Properties's current Operating Margin % is 32.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Urban Edge Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban Edge Properties (UE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.65, compared to a current price of $23.23 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 32.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.01 and 39.2% below the REITs industry median of 52.67. Urban Edge Properties' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 10 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 Urban Edge Properties (UE), the current Operating Margin % is 32.02% 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 Urban Edge Properties (UE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban Edge Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.23 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.65.
GuruFocus considers Urban Edge Properties to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UE:
Operating Margin %: 32.02% (near median its 10-year median of 30.01)
GF Value™: $19.65 vs. price of $23.23 (18.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.2% below the REITs median (#563 of 750)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Urban Edge Properties is a real estate investment trust principally focused on the management and development of retail real estate properties in urban communities in the U.S. Having originally been created to hold the majority of Vornado Realty Trust's shopping center businesses, Urban Edge's asset portfolio is mostly composed of shopping centers and malls in terms of total square footage. The company's holdings include necessity and convenience-oriented retailers, such as department stores, grocers, health clubs, and restaurants. Urban Edge's properties are mainly located in the New York City metropolitan region and within the DC to Boston corridor. The company generates nearly all of its revenue through the collection of rent from a large number of tenants.
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