ALT Telecom PCLBKK:ALT 53 Net Margin % is 2.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 149% above its 10-year median of 1.07. GuruFocus rates BKK:ALT with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿1.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, ALT Telecom PCL ranks better than 63.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for ALT Telecom PCL's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:ALT'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.53 Med: 1.07 Max: 17.17
Current: 5.42
BKK:ALT's Net Margin % is ranked better than 63.63% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs BKK:ALT: 5.42
ALT Telecom PCL (BKK:ALT) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
ALT Telecom PCL Net Margin % Related Terms
ALT Telecom PCL Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ALT Telecom PCL's Net 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.
BKK:ALT vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, ALT Telecom PCL's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
ALT Telecom PCL Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ALT Telecom PCL's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ALT Telecom PCL's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
ALT Telecom PCL (BKK:ALT) has a Net Margin % of 2.66% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on ALT Telecom PCL and its competitors. This is 149% above median its historical median of 1.07. According to the industry distribution chart, ALT Telecom PCL ranks #899 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 36.4%.
Is ALT Telecom PCL's Net Margin % too high?
ALT Telecom PCL's current Net Margin % of 2.66% is 149% above median its 10-year median of 1.07. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. ALT Telecom PCL's value of 2.66% is 1.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ALT Telecom PCL ranks #899 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ALT Telecom PCL has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALT Telecom PCL's Net Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ALT Telecom PCL ranks #899 out of 2472 companies for Net Margin %. This puts ALT Telecom PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. ALT Telecom PCL's value of 2.66% is 1.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.07 vs. the industry median of 2.70, ALT Telecom PCL 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 Net Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ALT Telecom PCL's current Net Margin % of 2.66% is 1.5% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on ALT Telecom PCL and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALT Telecom PCL's current Net Margin % is 2.66%, which is 149% above median its own 10-year median of 1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ALT Telecom PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALT Telecom PCL (BKK:ALT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿1.39, compared to a current price of ฿1.88 — trading 35.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.66%, which is 149% above median its 10-year median of 1.07 and 1.5% below the Hardware industry median of 2.70. ALT Telecom PCL's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ALT Telecom PCL (BKK:ALT), the current Net Margin % is 2.66% 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 ALT Telecom PCL (BKK:ALT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALT Telecom PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.88 is trading 35.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿1.39.
GuruFocus considers ALT Telecom PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:ALT:
Net Margin %: 2.66% (149% above median its 10-year median of 1.07)
GF Value™: ฿1.39 vs. price of ฿1.88 (35.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.5% below the Hardware median (#899 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:ALT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ALT Telecom PCL operates in Thailand's telecommunications sector. Its business involves the provision of telecommunication services through base stations and equipment products. The company, in association with its subsidiaries, provides sales, installation, maintenance, and network rental for telecommunication networks; manufactures, assembles, and distributes electricity meters; and sells, installs, and rents solar cells. The group has three reportable segments: Network equipment, electricity meter, and solar cell distribution; Network Equipment Installation; and Network equipment rental business. Maximum revenue is generated from the Network Equipment Installation segment. Geographically, the group operates only in Thailand.
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