The United Basalt Products Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -44.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The United Basalt Products's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XMAU:UBP'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -71.77 Med: 6.95 Max: 100.09
Current: 30.44
XMAU:UBP's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 95.54% of 404
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 7.65
vs XMAU:UBP: 30.44
The United Basalt Products (XMAU:UBP) 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.
The United Basalt Products Operating Margin % Related Terms
The United Basalt Products 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.
The United Basalt Products Operating Margin % Chart
XMAU:UBP vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, The United Basalt Products'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.
The United Basalt Products Operating Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, The United Basalt Products's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The United Basalt Products's Operating Margin % falls into.
The United Basalt Products 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.
The United Basalt Products's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
The United Basalt Products (XMAU:UBP) has a Operating Margin % of -1.16% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on The United Basalt Products and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The United Basalt Products ranks #18 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is The United Basalt Products' Operating Margin % too high?
The United Basalt Products' current Operating Margin % is -1.16%. Based on the distribution chart, The United Basalt Products ranks #18 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The United Basalt Products has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The United Basalt Products' Operating Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, The United Basalt Products ranks #18 out of 404 companies for Operating Margin %. This places The United Basalt Products in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.65. 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 Building Materials company?
The median Operating Margin % among Building Materials companies is 7.65, based on 404 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 The United Basalt Products and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The United Basalt Products's current Operating Margin % is -1.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The United Basalt Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The United Basalt Products (XMAU:UBP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MUR121.36, compared to a current price of MUR39.40 — trading 67.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -1.16%. The United Basalt Products' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 The United Basalt Products (XMAU:UBP), the current Operating Margin % is -1.16% 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.
Is The United Basalt Products (XMAU:UBP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The United Basalt Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MUR39.40 is trading 67.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MUR121.36.
GuruFocus considers The United Basalt Products to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XMAU:UBP:
Operating Margin %: -1.16%
GF Value™: MUR121.36 vs. price of MUR39.40 (67.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAU:UBP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The United Basalt Products Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of building materials, which consist mainly of aggregates, rock sand, and concrete blocks. Other products include precast concrete slabs, ready-to-use dry mortar, various concrete building components, including paving blocks and roof tiles, imported floor and wall tiles, sanitary ware, and a complete range of home building and decorating products, fittings, tools, and garden accessories. Services rendered consist mainly of engineering works by the company's workshop and contracting services. The Groups business segments consist of core business activities, retail, and agriculture. The majority of its activity is performed in Mauritius.
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