Bangkok Expressway (BKK:BECL-R) Net Margin %: 75.01% (As of Sep. 2015) — 240% Above Median


What is Bangkok Expressway Net Margin %?

Bangkok Expressway BKK:BECL-R Net Margin % is 75.01% as of Sep. 2015, which is 240% above its 10-year median of 22.06. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Bangkok Expressway's Net Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2015 was ฿1,667.41 Mil. Bangkok Expressway's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2015 was ฿2,222.92 Mil. Therefore, Bangkok Expressway's net margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2015 was 75.01%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bangkok Expressway's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BKK:BECL-R' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.1   Med: 22.06   Max: 64.02
Current: 46.14

BKK:BECL-R's Net Margin % is not ranked
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 3.92 vs BKK:BECL-R: 46.14

Bangkok Expressway  (BKK:BECL-R) 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.

Bangkok Expressway Net Margin % Related Terms

Bangkok Expressway Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bangkok Expressway'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.

Bangkok Expressway Net Margin % Chart

Bangkok Expressway Annual Data
Trend Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14
Net Margin %
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Bangkok Expressway Quarterly Data
Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15
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BKK:BECL-R vs GVA, PRIM: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Bangkok Expressway'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.

Bangkok Expressway Net Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Bangkok Expressway's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bangkok Expressway's Net Margin % falls into.


Bangkok Expressway Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Bangkok Expressway's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2014 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2014 )
=3205.556/8485.018
=37.78 %

Bangkok Expressway's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2015 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Sep. 2015 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2015 )
=1667.413/2222.918
=75.01 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of 75.01% mean?
Bangkok Expressway (BKK:BECL-R) has a Net Margin % of 75.01% as of Sep. 2015. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Bangkok Expressway and its competitors. This is 240% above median its historical median of 22.06. Over the past decade, Bangkok Expressway's Net Margin % has ranged from 19.10 to 64.02.
Is Bangkok Expressway's Net Margin % too high?
Bangkok Expressway's current Net Margin % of 75.01% is 240% above median its 10-year median of 22.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.10 to a high of 64.02. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Bangkok Expressway's value of 75.01% is 1813.5% above this industry median.
How does Bangkok Expressway's Net Margin % compare to GVA and PRIM?
Bangkok Expressway's Net Margin % of 75.01% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Bangkok Expressway's value of 75.01% is 1813.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Bangkok Expressway's own Net Margin % has ranged from 19.10 to 64.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.06 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Bangkok Expressway 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 Net Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.92, based on 1,766 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. Bangkok Expressway's current Net Margin % of 75.01% is 1813.5% 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 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 Bangkok Expressway and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bangkok Expressway's current Net Margin % is 75.01%, which is 240% above median its own 10-year median of 22.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bangkok Expressway stock overvalued right now?
Bangkok Expressway (BKK:BECL-R) has a current Net Margin % of 75.01%. The current Net Margin % is 75.01%, which is 240% above median its 10-year median of 22.06 and 1813.5% above the Construction industry median of 3.92. 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 Bangkok Expressway (BKK:BECL-R), the current Net Margin % is 75.01% as of Sep. 2015. 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.

Bangkok Expressway Business Description

Bangkok Expressway Public Company Limited engages in the design, construction, management, and operation of expressways in Thailand. The Company is engaged in the construction and management of Si Rat Expressway (Second Stage Expressway Project) and other extensions, including related businesses under the Second Stage Expressway agreement with the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT); and the Udon Ratthaya Expressway under the Bang Pa-in-Pak Kret Expressway agreement entered into between EXAT and the Company.