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Mahachai Hospital PCLBKK:M-CHAI +0.52%73 Net Margin % is 1.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 5.12. GuruFocus rates BKK:M-CHAI with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿28.66 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 666 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Mahachai Hospital PCL ranks worse than 52.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mahachai Hospital PCL's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:M-CHAI'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08 Med: 5.12 Max: 8.23
Current: 2.38
BKK:M-CHAI's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 52.7% of 666
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.895
vs BKK:M-CHAI: 2.38
Mahachai Hospital PCL (BKK:M-CHAI) 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.
Mahachai Hospital PCL Net Margin % Related Terms
Mahachai Hospital PCL Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mahachai Hospital 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:M-CHAI vs HCA, THC, DVA: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Mahachai Hospital 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.
Mahachai Hospital PCL Net Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Mahachai Hospital PCL's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mahachai Hospital 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.
Mahachai Hospital PCL (BKK:M-CHAI) has a Net Margin % of 1.43% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Mahachai Hospital PCL and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 5.12. Over the past decade, Mahachai Hospital PCL's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.08 to 8.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Mahachai Hospital PCL ranks #351 out of 666 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is Mahachai Hospital PCL's Net Margin % too high?
Mahachai Hospital PCL's current Net Margin % of 1.43% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 5.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 8.23. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Net Margin % is 2.90. Mahachai Hospital PCL's value of 1.43% is 50.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mahachai Hospital PCL ranks #351 out of 666 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mahachai Hospital PCL has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mahachai Hospital PCL's Net Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Mahachai Hospital PCL ranks #351 out of 666 companies for Net Margin %. This places Mahachai Hospital PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.90. Mahachai Hospital PCL's value of 1.43% is 50.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Mahachai Hospital PCL's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.08 to 8.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.12 vs. the industry median of 2.90, Mahachai Hospital 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.90, based on 666 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. Mahachai Hospital PCL's current Net Margin % of 1.43% is 50.6% 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 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 Mahachai Hospital PCL and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mahachai Hospital PCL's current Net Margin % is 1.43%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 5.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mahachai Hospital PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mahachai Hospital PCL (BKK:M-CHAI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿28.66, compared to a current price of ฿19.40 — trading 32.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.43%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 5.12 and 50.6% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.90. Mahachai Hospital PCL's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Mahachai Hospital PCL (BKK:M-CHAI), the current Net Margin % is 1.43% 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 Mahachai Hospital PCL (BKK:M-CHAI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mahachai Hospital PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿19.40 is trading 32.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿28.66.
GuruFocus considers Mahachai Hospital PCL to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BKK:M-CHAI:
Net Margin %: 1.43% (72% below median its 10-year median of 5.12)
GF Value™: ฿28.66 vs. price of ฿19.40 (32.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.6% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#351 of 666)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:M-CHAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mahachai Hospital PCL is a Thailand-based company offering medical services. It operates in the hospital and medical trading business. The company is engaged in operating a private hospital under the name of Mahachai Hospital. It offers various medical services, including a urology clinic, blood and cancer clinic, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, ear, nose, and throat clinic, general clinic, dental and implants center, skin and beauty center, and physical department. The company operates in Thailand only.
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