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United Urban Investment (OTCPK:UUICF) 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.
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United Urban Investment Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Urban Investment'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, United Urban Investment'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.
United Urban Investment Operating Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, United Urban Investment's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Urban Investment's Operating Margin % falls into.
United Urban Investment 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.
United Urban Investment's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 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.
United Urban Investment (UUICF) has a Operating Margin % of 47.79% as of Nov. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on United Urban Investment and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.56. Over the past decade, United Urban Investment's Operating Margin % has ranged from 40.51 to 49.03. According to the industry distribution chart, United Urban Investment ranks #442 out of 746 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is United Urban Investment's Operating Margin % too high?
United Urban Investment's current Operating Margin % of 47.79% is near median its 10-year median of 47.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.51 to a high of 49.03. The REITs industry median Operating Margin % is 52.73. United Urban Investment's value of 47.79% is 9.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Urban Investment ranks #442 out of 746 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Urban Investment has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Urban Investment's Operating Margin % compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, United Urban Investment ranks #442 out of 746 companies for Operating Margin %. This places United Urban Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 52.73. United Urban Investment's value of 47.79% is 9.4% below this benchmark. Historically, United Urban Investment's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 40.51 to 49.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.56 vs. the industry median of 52.73, United Urban Investment 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 52.73, based on 746 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. United Urban Investment's current Operating Margin % of 47.79% is 9.4% 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 United Urban Investment and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Operating Margin % is 52.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Urban Investment's current Operating Margin % is 47.79%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Urban Investment stock overvalued right now?
United Urban Investment (UUICF) has a current Operating Margin % of 47.79%. The stock's GF Value™ is $1,226.27, compared to a current price of $1,177.83 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 47.79%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.56 and 9.4% below the REITs industry median of 52.73. United Urban Investment's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 United Urban Investment (UUICF), the current Operating Margin % is 47.79% as of Nov. 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 United Urban Investment (UUICF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Urban Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1,177.83 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1,226.27.
Key valuation signals for UUICF:
Operating Margin %: 47.79% (near median its 10-year median of 47.56)
GF Value™: $1,226.27 vs. price of $1,177.83 (4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.4% below the REITs median (#442 of 746)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UUICF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Urban Investment Corp is a real estate investment trust. The company invests in real estates such as retail properties, office buildings, hotels, residential properties and others. The company's primary objective is to secure steady earnings over the medium to long term through investment in varied both in types of use and geographical location. The company invests in real estates located in the Tokyo metropolitan area and other cities in Japan including government-designated cities, and surrounding areas thereof.
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