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Samart Telcoms PCLBKK:SAMTEL +3.31%66 Net Margin % is 1.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 2.97. GuruFocus rates BKK:SAMTEL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿4.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Telecommunication Services companies, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks worse than 66.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Samart Telcoms PCL's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:SAMTEL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.29 Med: 2.97 Max: 5.27
Current: 1.34
BKK:SAMTEL's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 66.76% of 364
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.495
vs BKK:SAMTEL: 1.34
Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL) 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.
Samart Telcoms PCL Net Margin % Related Terms
Samart Telcoms PCL Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samart Telcoms 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:SAMTEL vs VZ, TMUS, T: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Samart Telcoms 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.
Samart Telcoms PCL Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Samart Telcoms PCL's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samart Telcoms 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.
Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL) has a Net Margin % of 1.89% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Samart Telcoms PCL and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 2.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks #243 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is Samart Telcoms PCL's Net Margin % too high?
Samart Telcoms PCL's current Net Margin % of 1.89% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 2.97. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.50. Samart Telcoms PCL's value of 1.89% is 65.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks #243 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Samart Telcoms PCL has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samart Telcoms PCL's Net Margin % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks #243 out of 364 companies for Net Margin %. This places Samart Telcoms PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.50. Samart Telcoms PCL's value of 1.89% is 65.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.97 vs. the industry median of 5.50, Samart Telcoms 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.50, based on 364 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. Samart Telcoms PCL's current Net Margin % of 1.89% is 65.6% 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 Samart Telcoms PCL and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samart Telcoms PCL's current Net Margin % is 1.89%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 2.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samart Telcoms PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿4.57, compared to a current price of ฿3.12 — trading 31.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.89%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 2.97 and 65.6% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.50. Samart Telcoms PCL's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL), the current Net Margin % is 1.89% 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 Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samart Telcoms PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿3.12 is trading 31.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿4.57.
GuruFocus considers Samart Telcoms PCL to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:SAMTEL:
Net Margin %: 1.89% (36% below median its 10-year median of 2.97)
GF Value™: ฿4.57 vs. price of ฿3.12 (31.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.6% below the Telecommunication Services median (#243 of 364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:SAMTEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samart Telcoms PCL is engaged in the operation of a fully-integrated telecommunications, communication network and information technology business, the provision of IT and communication system design and installation services, and communication equipment and computer distribution, repair and maintenance system. Reporting segments of the company are Network Infrastructure Solutions, Enhanced Technology Solutions and Business application. Geographically the company processes its operations in Thailand only.
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