Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler (XMAD:CEV) 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.
Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler Operating Margin % Related Terms
Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler Operating Margin % Chart
Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler Annual Data
Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler'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.
Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler 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.
* 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.
Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler (XMAD:CEV) has a Operating Margin % of 145.26% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 78.30. Over the past decade, Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler's Operating Margin % has ranged from 68.47 to 103.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler ranks #14 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 0.8%.
Is Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler's Operating Margin % too high?
Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler's current Operating Margin % of 145.26% is 86% above median its 10-year median of 78.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.47 to a high of 103.65. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler's value of 145.26% is 999.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler ranks #14 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler ranks #14 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler's value of 145.26% is 999.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 68.47 to 103.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 78.30 vs. the industry median of 13.21, Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler has consistently been above 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 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. Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler's current Operating Margin % of 145.26% is 999.6% above 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 Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler 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. Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler's current Operating Margin % is 145.26%, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 78.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler (XMAD:CEV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.41, compared to a current price of €11.00 — trading 71.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 145.26%, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 78.30 and 999.6% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.21. Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 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 Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler (XMAD:CEV), the current Operating Margin % is 145.26% 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 Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler (XMAD:CEV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.00 is trading 71.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.41.
GuruFocus considers Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XMAD:CEV:
Operating Margin %: 145.26% (86% above median its 10-year median of 78.30)
GF Value™: €6.41 vs. price of €11.00 (71.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 999.6% above the Real Estate median (#14 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAD:CEV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler Business Description
Compania Espanola de Viviendas en Alquiler SA operates in the real estate sector, and its main objective is to develop equity investments in social housing. The company is engaged in the development and management of residential and non-residential properties. Its property portfolio consists of housing units, commercial and industrial properties.
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