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Asian Pay Television TrustAPTTF 45 Operating Margin % is 37.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 35.53. GuruFocus rates APTTF with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.04. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Media - Diversified companies, Asian Pay Television Trust ranks better than 97.72% on this metric.
Asian Pay Television Trust (OTCPK:APTTF) Operating Margin % Explanation
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.
Be Aware
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.
Asian Pay Television Trust Operating Margin % Related Terms
Asian Pay Television Trust Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Asian Pay Television Trust Operating Margin % Chart
APTTF vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Asian Pay Television Trust'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.
Asian Pay Television Trust Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Asian Pay Television Trust's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asian Pay Television Trust's Operating Margin % falls into.
Asian Pay Television Trust Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Asian Pay Television Trust'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.
Asian Pay Television Trust (APTTF) has a Operating Margin % of 37.40% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Asian Pay Television Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.53. Over the past decade, Asian Pay Television Trust's Operating Margin % has ranged from 29.68 to 42.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Asian Pay Television Trust ranks #23 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Asian Pay Television Trust's Operating Margin % too high?
Asian Pay Television Trust's current Operating Margin % of 37.40% is near median its 10-year median of 35.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.68 to a high of 42.55. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.54. Asian Pay Television Trust's value of 37.40% is 1375.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asian Pay Television Trust ranks #23 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Asian Pay Television Trust has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asian Pay Television Trust's Operating Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Asian Pay Television Trust ranks #23 out of 1010 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Asian Pay Television Trust in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.54. Asian Pay Television Trust's value of 37.40% is 1375.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Asian Pay Television Trust's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 29.68 to 42.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.53 vs. the industry median of 2.54, Asian Pay Television Trust 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 Operating Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.54, based on 1,010 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. Asian Pay Television Trust's current Operating Margin % of 37.40% is 1375.3% 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 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 Asian Pay Television Trust and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asian Pay Television Trust's current Operating Margin % is 37.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asian Pay Television Trust stock overvalued right now?
Asian Pay Television Trust (APTTF) has a current Operating Margin % of 37.40%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.04, compared to a current price of $0.04 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 37.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.53 and 1375.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.54. Asian Pay Television Trust's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 4 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 Asian Pay Television Trust (APTTF), the current Operating Margin % is 37.40% 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 Asian Pay Television Trust (APTTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asian Pay Television Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.04 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.04.
Key valuation signals for APTTF:
Operating Margin %: 37.40% (near median its 10-year median of 35.53)
GF Value™: $0.04 vs. price of $0.04 (4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1375.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#23 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the APTTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asian Pay Television Trust is an investment trust engaged in acquiring, owning, and operating pay-TV and broadband businesses. The trust mainly operates through its key asset, Taiwan Broadband Communications Group, which provides cable television and broadband services in Taiwan. It generates revenue from subscription services, advertising, channel leasing, and installation services for both cable TV and broadband offerings. The group is principally engaged in providing cable TV and broadband services in Taiwan.
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