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Lapidoth CapitalXTAE:LAPD +0.85%91 Operating Margin % is 4.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 5.37. GuruFocus rates XTAE:LAPD with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪71.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,765 Construction companies, Lapidoth Capital ranks worse than 58.92% on this metric.
Lapidoth Capital (XTAE:LAPD) 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.
Lapidoth Capital Operating Margin % Related Terms
Lapidoth Capital Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lapidoth Capital'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.
XTAE:LAPD vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Lapidoth Capital'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.
Lapidoth Capital Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Lapidoth Capital's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lapidoth Capital'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.
Lapidoth Capital's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
Lapidoth Capital (XTAE:LAPD) has a Operating Margin % of 4.97% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lapidoth Capital and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.37. Over the past decade, Lapidoth Capital's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.06 to 7.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Lapidoth Capital ranks #1040 out of 1765 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is Lapidoth Capital's Operating Margin % too high?
Lapidoth Capital's current Operating Margin % of 4.97% is near median its 10-year median of 5.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.06 to a high of 7.86. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Lapidoth Capital's value of 4.97% is 15.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lapidoth Capital ranks #1040 out of 1765 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lapidoth Capital has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lapidoth Capital's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Lapidoth Capital ranks #1040 out of 1765 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Lapidoth Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Lapidoth Capital's value of 4.97% is 15.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Lapidoth Capital's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.06 to 7.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.37 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Lapidoth Capital 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,765 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. Lapidoth Capital's current Operating Margin % of 4.97% is 15.6% 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 Lapidoth Capital and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lapidoth Capital's current Operating Margin % is 4.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lapidoth Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lapidoth Capital (XTAE:LAPD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪71.90, compared to a current price of ₪76.14 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.37 and 15.6% below the Construction industry median of 5.89. Lapidoth Capital's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 7 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 Lapidoth Capital (XTAE:LAPD), the current Operating Margin % is 4.97% 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 Lapidoth Capital (XTAE:LAPD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lapidoth Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₪76.14 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪71.90.
GuruFocus considers Lapidoth Capital to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:LAPD:
Operating Margin %: 4.97% (near median its 10-year median of 5.37)
GF Value™: ₪71.90 vs. price of ₪76.14 (5.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.6% below the Construction median (#1040 of 1765)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:LAPD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lapidoth Capital Ltd through its subsidiaries is engaged in various fields, including contracting and entrepreneurial activity in Israel and abroad in the fields of construction and infrastructure, import and marketing of mobile phones and related accessories, international trade, investments in securities, oil and gas exploration and production, and water drilling. . The company generates majority of its revenue from construction and infrastructure contracting through its subsidiary Danya Cebus which has taken part in dozens of public construction, offices, commerce and industry projects for public entities and private entrepreneurs. It also includes infrastructure projects, including paving roads, building railway infrastructure, bridges, and related infrastructure development.
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