1834 Investments (XJAM:1834) Operating Margin %: -172.39% (As of Sep. 2022)

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XJAM:1834 1834 Investments Ltd XJAM:1834
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What is 1834 Investments Operating Margin %?

1834 Investments XJAM:1834 22 Operating Margin % is -172.39% as of Sep. 2022. GuruFocus rates XJAM:1834 with a GF Score™ of 22/100.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. 1834 Investments's Operating Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2022 was JMD-10.11 Mil. 1834 Investments's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2022 was JMD5.86 Mil. Therefore, 1834 Investments's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 was -172.39%.

The historical rank and industry rank for 1834 Investments's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


XJAM:1834's Operating Margin % is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 16.59
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Operating Margin % only.

1834 Investments's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

1834 Investments's Operating Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2022 was JMD-10.11 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2022 was JMD-40.83 Mil.


1834 Investments  (XJAM:1834) 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 Nokia’s 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.


1834 Investments Operating Margin % Related Terms


1834 Investments Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 1834 Investments'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.

1834 Investments Operating Margin % Chart

1834 Investments Annual Data
Trend Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22
Operating Margin %
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1834 Investments Quarterly Data
Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -208.67 -99.88 -259.25 -188.47 -172.39

XJAM:1834 vs BLK, BX, BK: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, 1834 Investments'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.


1834 Investments Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, 1834 Investments's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 1834 Investments's Operating Margin % falls into.


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1834 Investments 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.

1834 Investments's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2022 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Mar. 2022 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2022 )
=-35.323 / 24.34
=-145.12 %

1834 Investments's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Sep. 2022 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2022 )
=-10.109 / 5.864
=-172.39 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of -172.39% mean?
1834 Investments (XJAM:1834) has a Operating Margin % of -172.39% as of Sep. 2022. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on 1834 Investments and its competitors.
Is 1834 Investments' Operating Margin % too high?
1834 Investments' current Operating Margin % is -172.39%. Overall, 1834 Investments has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 1834 Investments' Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
1834 Investments' Operating Margin % of -172.39% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 16.59. 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 16.59, based on 654 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 1834 Investments and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 16.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 1834 Investments's current Operating Margin % is -172.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 1834 Investments stock overvalued right now?
1834 Investments (XJAM:1834) has a current Operating Margin % of -172.39%. The current Operating Margin % is -172.39%. 1834 Investments' overall GF Score™ is 22/100. 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 1834 Investments (XJAM:1834), the current Operating Margin % is -172.39% as of Sep. 2022. 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.

1834 Investments Business Description

Address 7 North Street, P.O. Box 40, Kingston, JAM
1834 Investments Ltd is a Jamaica-based investment management company. The company's main activity is the management of its income-generating real estate, bond, and equity investments. Also, its activities include the management of its joint venture and subsidiary companies. Its equity portfolio comprises a diversified mix of the stocks of local and overseas companies in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Asia.
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