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Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas SA operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:IAM'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.55 Med: 40.63 Max: 45.5
Current: 38.2
XSGO:IAM's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 92.18% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.85
vs XSGO:IAM: 38.20
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.
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas Operating Margin % Related Terms
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas 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.
XSGO:IAM vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas'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.
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas'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.
* 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.
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas (XSGO:IAM) has a Operating Margin % of 48.27% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 40.63. Over the past decade, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' Operating Margin % has ranged from 37.55 to 45.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas ranks #39 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' Operating Margin % too high?
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' current Operating Margin % of 48.27% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 40.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.55 to a high of 45.50. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.85. Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' value of 48.27% is 225.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas ranks #39 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' Operating Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas ranks #39 out of 499 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.85. Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' value of 48.27% is 225.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 37.55 to 45.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.63 vs. the industry median of 14.85, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.85, based on 499 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. Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas's current Operating Margin % of 48.27% is 225.1% 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 Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas's current Operating Margin % is 48.27%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 40.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas (XSGO:IAM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP831.75, compared to a current price of CLP917.94 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 48.27%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 40.63 and 225.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.85. Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas (XSGO:IAM), the current Operating Margin % is 48.27% 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 Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas (XSGO:IAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CLP917.94 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP831.75.
GuruFocus considers Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:IAM:
Operating Margin %: 48.27% (19% above median its 10-year median of 40.63)
GF Value™: CLP831.75 vs. price of CLP917.94 (10.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 225.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#39 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:IAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas Business Description
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas SA provides water transport and sanitation services. Through the operation of its sanitation companies, the company offers comprehensive management of the water cycle, a process that includes the capture of raw water; production, transport and distribution of potable water; and collection, treatment, and disposal of wastewater. The company organized into two business segments: Water and Non-water. The Water segment consists only of sanitation services. The Non-Water segment consists of services related to environmental analysis, liquid waste treatment (Riles), comprehensive engineering services, plus the sale of products related to the sanitation services and energy projects.
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