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Arab InvestorsXPAE:ARAB 45 Operating Margin % is 13.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 25.48. GuruFocus rates XPAE:ARAB with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of JOD0.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,744 Real Estate companies, Arab Investors ranks worse than 61.53% on this metric.
Arab Investors PLC operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -9.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arab Investors's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAE:ARAB'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.23 Med: 25.48 Max: 43.01
Current: 7.78
XPAE:ARAB's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 61.53% of 1744
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 13.22
vs XPAE:ARAB: 7.78
Arab Investors's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -9.90% per year.
Arab Investors's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was JOD0.01 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was JOD0.01 Mil.
Arab Investors (XPAE:ARAB) 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.
Arab Investors Operating Margin % Related Terms
Arab Investors Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arab Investors'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.
Arab Investors Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Arab Investors'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.
Arab Investors Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Arab Investors's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arab Investors'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.
Arab Investors'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.
Arab Investors (XPAE:ARAB) has a Operating Margin % of 13.04% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Arab Investors and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 25.48. Over the past decade, Arab Investors' Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.23 to 43.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Arab Investors ranks #1073 out of 1744 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 61.5%.
Is Arab Investors' Operating Margin % too high?
Arab Investors' current Operating Margin % of 13.04% is 49% below median its 10-year median of 25.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.23 to a high of 43.01. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.22. Arab Investors' value of 13.04% is 1.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arab Investors ranks #1073 out of 1744 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arab Investors has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arab Investors' Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Arab Investors ranks #1073 out of 1744 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Arab Investors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.22. Arab Investors' value of 13.04% is 1.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Arab Investors' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.23 to 43.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.48 vs. the industry median of 13.22, Arab Investors 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 Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 13.22, based on 1,744 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. Arab Investors's current Operating Margin % of 13.04% is 1.4% 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 Arab Investors and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arab Investors's current Operating Margin % is 13.04%, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 25.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arab Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Investors (XPAE:ARAB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD0.81, compared to a current price of JOD0.95 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.04%, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 25.48 and 1.4% below the Real Estate industry median of 13.22. Arab Investors' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 11 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 Arab Investors (XPAE:ARAB), the current Operating Margin % is 13.04% 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 Arab Investors (XPAE:ARAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Investors stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JOD0.95 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of JOD0.81.
GuruFocus considers Arab Investors to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAE:ARAB:
Operating Margin %: 13.04% (49% below median its 10-year median of 25.48)
GF Value™: JOD0.81 vs. price of JOD0.95 (17.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.4% below the Real Estate median (#1073 of 1744)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAE:ARAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arab Investors PLC is engaged in investment activities primarily in the real estate sector. The company also invests in industrial and tourist projects, as well as securities.
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