Uoa Development BhdUOADF 88 Operating Margin % is -17.32% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates UOADF with a GF Score™ of 88/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Real Estate companies, Uoa Development Bhd ranks worse than 61.2% on this metric.
Uoa Development Bhd (OTCPK:UOADF) 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.
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Uoa Development Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Uoa Development Bhd'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.
Uoa Development Bhd Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Uoa Development Bhd'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.
Uoa Development Bhd Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Uoa Development Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Uoa Development Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Uoa Development Bhd 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.
Uoa Development Bhd'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.
Uoa Development Bhd (UOADF) has a Operating Margin % of -17.32% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Uoa Development Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, Uoa Development Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 23.37 to 41.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Uoa Development Bhd ranks #1068 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 61.2%.
Is Uoa Development Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Uoa Development Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -17.32%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.37 to a high of 41.52. Based on the distribution chart, Uoa Development Bhd ranks #1068 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Uoa Development Bhd has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Uoa Development Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Uoa Development Bhd ranks #1068 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Uoa Development Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Historically, Uoa Development Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 23.37 to 41.52 over the past decade. 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. 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 Uoa Development Bhd 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. Uoa Development Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -17.32%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Uoa Development Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Uoa Development Bhd (UOADF) has a current Operating Margin % of -17.32%. The current Operating Margin % is -17.32%. Uoa Development Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Uoa Development Bhd (UOADF), the current Operating Margin % is -17.32% 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.
UOA Development Bhd is an investment holding company based in Malaysia. Along with its subsidiaries, it mainly engages in property development. Its real estate projects cover both commercial and residential properties, predominantly in Malaysia. The group's reportable operating segments are: Property development, which focuses on building residential and commercial properties; Construction, which involves constructing residential and commercial properties; and Others, which include hospitality, healthcare, training services, and investing in properties for rental income, capital appreciation, or both. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Property development segment.
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