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Zoned PropertiesZDPY +0.17%46 Operating Margin % is 10.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 573% above its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates ZDPY with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.69 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,742 Real Estate companies, Zoned Properties ranks better than 62.86% on this metric.
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.
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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.
Zoned Properties Operating Margin % Related Terms
Zoned Properties Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zoned Properties'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.
ZDPY vs AIRE, GBR, CHGA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Zoned Properties'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.
Zoned Properties Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Zoned Properties's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zoned Properties'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.
Zoned Properties'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.
Zoned Properties (ZDPY) has a Operating Margin % of 10.84% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Zoned Properties and its competitors. This is 573% above median its historical median of 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Zoned Properties ranks #647 out of 1742 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is Zoned Properties' Operating Margin % too high?
Zoned Properties' current Operating Margin % of 10.84% is 573% above median its 10-year median of 1.61. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.38. Zoned Properties' value of 10.84% is 19% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zoned Properties ranks #647 out of 1742 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zoned Properties has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zoned Properties' Operating Margin % compare to AIRE and GBR?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Zoned Properties ranks #647 out of 1742 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Zoned Properties in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.38. Zoned Properties' value of 10.84% is 19% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 13.38, Zoned Properties 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 13.38, based on 1,742 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. Zoned Properties's current Operating Margin % of 10.84% is 19% 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 Zoned Properties and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zoned Properties's current Operating Margin % is 10.84%, which is 573% above median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zoned Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zoned Properties (ZDPY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.69, compared to a current price of $0.47 — trading 31.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 10.84%, which is 573% above median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 19% below the Real Estate industry median of 13.38. Zoned Properties' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 8 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 Zoned Properties (ZDPY), the current Operating Margin % is 10.84% 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 Zoned Properties (ZDPY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zoned Properties stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.47 is trading 31.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.69.
GuruFocus considers Zoned Properties to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ZDPY:
Operating Margin %: 10.84% (573% above median its 10-year median of 1.61)
GF Value™: $0.69 vs. price of $0.47 (31.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19% below the Real Estate median (#647 of 1742)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZDPY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zoned Properties Inc is a technology-driven property investment company focused on acquiring value-added real estate within the regulated cannabis industry in the United States. The company aspires to innovate within real estate development sector, focusing on direct-to-consumer real estate that is leased to cannabis retailers. The company also provides related real estate services, including brokerage and advisory services. It operates in two segments: i) the Property Investment Portfolio: It includes the operations, leasing and management of its commercial properties, and ii) Real Estate Services: It includes the advisory, brokerage and technology services related to commercial properties. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Property Investment Portfolio segment.
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