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Property & BuildingXTAE:PTBL +3.72%75 Operating Margin % is 82.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 133% above its 10-year median of 35.15. GuruFocus rates XTAE:PTBL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪346.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,747 Real Estate companies, Property & Building ranks better than 98.34% on this metric.
Property & Building (XTAE:PTBL) 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.
Property & Building Operating Margin % Related Terms
Property & Building Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Property & Building'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.
Property & Building Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Property & Building'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.
Property & Building Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Property & Building's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Property & Building's Operating Margin % falls into.
Property & Building 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.
Property & Building'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.
Property & Building (XTAE:PTBL) has a Operating Margin % of 82.01% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Property & Building and its competitors. This is 133% above median its historical median of 35.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Property & Building ranks #29 out of 1747 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 1.7%.
Is Property & Building's Operating Margin % too high?
Property & Building's current Operating Margin % of 82.01% is 133% above median its 10-year median of 35.15. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.06. Property & Building's value of 82.01% is 527.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Property & Building ranks #29 out of 1747 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Property & Building has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Property & Building's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Property & Building ranks #29 out of 1747 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Property & Building in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.06. Property & Building's value of 82.01% is 527.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 35.15 vs. the industry median of 13.06, Property & Building 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 13.06, based on 1,747 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. Property & Building's current Operating Margin % of 82.01% is 527.9% 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 Property & Building and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Property & Building's current Operating Margin % is 82.01%, which is 133% above median its own 10-year median of 35.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Property & Building stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Property & Building (XTAE:PTBL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪346.12, compared to a current price of ₪312.40 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 82.01%, which is 133% above median its 10-year median of 35.15 and 527.9% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.06. Property & Building's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Property & Building (XTAE:PTBL), the current Operating Margin % is 82.01% 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 Property & Building (XTAE:PTBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Property & Building stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₪312.40 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₪346.12.
GuruFocus considers Property & Building to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:PTBL:
Operating Margin %: 82.01% (133% above median its 10-year median of 35.15)
GF Value™: ₪346.12 vs. price of ₪312.40 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 527.9% above the Real Estate median (#29 of 1747)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:PTBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Property & Building Corp Ltd is an Israel-based construction company. Its principal activities are an investment in income-producing properties, Gav-Yam and residential construction in Israel and other regions, such as the United States, India, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, and the United Kingdom. The company invests in various fields of real estate, agriculture, leisure, and sports.
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