UNITE GroupUTGPF 48 Operating Margin % is 43.51% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 55.61. GuruFocus rates UTGPF with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.78. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 749 REITs companies, UNITE Group ranks better than 50.2% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. UNITE Group's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $88.4 Mil. UNITE Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $203.1 Mil. Therefore, UNITE Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 43.51%.
Warning Sign:
UNITE Group PLC operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for UNITE Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
UTGPF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.09 Med: 55.61 Max: 61.84
Current: 52.73
UTGPF's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 50.2% of 749
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 52.71
vs UTGPF: 52.73
UNITE Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -1.50% per year.
UNITE Group's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $88.4 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $236.9 Mil.
UNITE Group (OTCPK:UTGPF) 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.
UNITE Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
UNITE Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UNITE Group'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.
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, UNITE Group'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.
UNITE Group Operating Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, UNITE Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UNITE Group'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.
UNITE Group'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.
UNITE Group (UTGPF) has a Operating Margin % of 43.51% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on UNITE Group and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 55.61. Over the past decade, UNITE Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 42.09 to 61.84. According to the industry distribution chart, UNITE Group ranks #373 out of 749 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is UNITE Group's Operating Margin % too high?
UNITE Group's current Operating Margin % of 43.51% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 55.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.09 to a high of 61.84. The REITs industry median Operating Margin % is 52.71. UNITE Group's value of 43.51% is 17.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UNITE Group ranks #373 out of 749 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, UNITE Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UNITE Group's Operating Margin % compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, UNITE Group ranks #373 out of 749 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts UNITE Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 52.71. UNITE Group's value of 43.51% is 17.5% below this benchmark. Historically, UNITE Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 42.09 to 61.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.61 vs. the industry median of 52.71, UNITE Group 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 52.71, based on 749 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. UNITE Group's current Operating Margin % of 43.51% is 17.5% 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 UNITE Group and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Operating Margin % is 52.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UNITE Group's current Operating Margin % is 43.51%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 55.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UNITE Group stock overvalued right now?
UNITE Group (UTGPF) has a current Operating Margin % of 43.51%. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.78, compared to a current price of $6.35 — trading 50.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 43.51%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 55.61 and 17.5% below the REITs industry median of 52.71. UNITE Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 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 UNITE Group (UTGPF), the current Operating Margin % is 43.51% 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 UNITE Group (UTGPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UNITE Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.35 is trading 50.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.78.
Key valuation signals for UTGPF:
Operating Margin %: 43.51% (22% below median its 10-year median of 55.61)
GF Value™: $12.78 vs. price of $6.35 (50.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.5% below the REITs median (#373 of 749)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UTGPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UNITE Group PLC is a real estate company engaged in the management, acquisition, and development of student accommodation properties. The Group's operations mainly generate rental income and asset management fees from properties owned directly or through joint ventures, while its property activities focus on the acquisition and development of real estate assets. The business is organised into two reportable segments: Operations, which manages rental properties and earns rental income and management fees, and Property, which undertakes property acquisition and development. The Group's properties are located exclusively in the United Kingdom.
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