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Aikchol Hospital PCLBKK:AHC +5.26%72 Operating Margin % is 3.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 8.93. GuruFocus rates BKK:AHC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿15.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Aikchol Hospital PCL ranks better than 58.58% on this metric.
Aikchol Hospital PCL operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aikchol Hospital PCL's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:AHC'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.79 Med: 8.93 Max: 16.29
Current: 6.74
BKK:AHC's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 58.58% of 664
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 4.855
vs BKK:AHC: 6.74
Aikchol Hospital PCL's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -1.20% per year.
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.
Aikchol Hospital PCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
Aikchol Hospital PCL Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aikchol Hospital PCL's Operating 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:AHC vs HCA, THC, DVA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Aikchol Hospital PCL'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.
Aikchol Hospital PCL Operating Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Aikchol Hospital PCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aikchol Hospital PCL'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.
Aikchol Hospital PCL'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.
Aikchol Hospital PCL (BKK:AHC) has a Operating Margin % of 3.87% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Aikchol Hospital PCL and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 8.93. Over the past decade, Aikchol Hospital PCL's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.79 to 16.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Aikchol Hospital PCL ranks #275 out of 664 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Aikchol Hospital PCL's Operating Margin % too high?
Aikchol Hospital PCL's current Operating Margin % of 3.87% is 57% below median its 10-year median of 8.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.79 to a high of 16.29. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. Aikchol Hospital PCL's value of 3.87% is 20.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aikchol Hospital PCL ranks #275 out of 664 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aikchol Hospital PCL has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aikchol Hospital PCL's Operating Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Aikchol Hospital PCL ranks #275 out of 664 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Aikchol Hospital PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. Aikchol Hospital PCL's value of 3.87% is 20.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Aikchol Hospital PCL's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.79 to 16.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.93 vs. the industry median of 4.86, Aikchol 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 Operating Margin % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 4.86, based on 664 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. Aikchol Hospital PCL's current Operating Margin % of 3.87% is 20.3% 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 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 Aikchol Hospital PCL and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aikchol Hospital PCL's current Operating Margin % is 3.87%, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 8.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aikchol Hospital PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aikchol Hospital PCL (BKK:AHC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿15.14, compared to a current price of ฿14.00 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.87%, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 8.93 and 20.3% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 4.86. Aikchol Hospital PCL's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Aikchol Hospital PCL (BKK:AHC), the current Operating Margin % is 3.87% 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 Aikchol Hospital PCL (BKK:AHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aikchol Hospital PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿14.00 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿15.14.
GuruFocus considers Aikchol Hospital PCL to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:AHC:
Operating Margin %: 3.87% (57% below median its 10-year median of 8.93)
GF Value™: ฿15.14 vs. price of ฿14.00 (7.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.3% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#275 of 664)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:AHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aikchol Hospital PCL provides full hospital services including diseases protection, medical treatment, health strengthening and health rehabilitation services with 310 beds in service. Its services include Heart Center, Acupuncture Department, Medicine Department Pediatric Department, Emergency Department, Surgery Department, Orthopedic Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Health Service Department, Skin and Beauty Department, Physical Therapy Department Psychiatric Department, Ophthalmology Department, Ear, Nose, and Throat Department, Diagnostic Radiology Department Spinal center, and Aikchol Member Card. Its operating segment is to provide healthcare as private hospital and hospital and the single geographical area of their operations is Thailand.
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