Beam Communications HoldingsASX:BCC Operating Margin % is 21.37% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Beam Communications Holdings ranks better than 93.61% on this metric.
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.
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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.
Beam Communications Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Beam Communications Holdings 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.
ASX:BCC vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Beam Communications Holdings'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.
Beam Communications Holdings Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Beam Communications Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Beam Communications Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
* 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.
Beam Communications Holdings (ASX:BCC) has a Operating Margin % of 21.37% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Beam Communications Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Beam Communications Holdings ranks #158 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Beam Communications Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Beam Communications Holdings' current Operating Margin % is 21.37%. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Beam Communications Holdings' value of 21.37% is 462.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Beam Communications Holdings ranks #158 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Beam Communications Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Beam Communications Holdings ranks #158 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Beam Communications Holdings in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Beam Communications Holdings' value of 21.37% is 462.4% above this benchmark. 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 Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.80, based on 2,472 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. Beam Communications Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 21.37% is 462.4% 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 Beam Communications Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Beam Communications Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 21.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beam Communications Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beam Communications Holdings (ASX:BCC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.16, compared to a current price of A$0.05 — trading 67.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 21.37% and 462.4% above the Hardware industry median of 3.80. 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 Beam Communications Holdings (ASX:BCC), the current Operating Margin % is 21.37% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Beam Communications Holdings Ltd is a satellite telecommunications company. It designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes a range of satellite phone equipment and related services. The company offers satellite communication terminals, accessories, and data airtime services. Also, it provides handsets, accessories, SIM cards, and payment options on hardware, as well as pre-paid airtime services through SatPhoneShop.com, an online store. Its products are ZOLEO Global Satellite Com, Iridium GO and others. Geographically, the group generates revenue from Austrailia and Canada. The majority of its revenue is generated from Equipment sales.
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