CPL Group PCLBKK:CPL +1.52%49 Operating Margin % is 3.60% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BKK:CPL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿1.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,039 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, CPL Group PCL ranks worse than 75.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CPL Group PCL's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:CPL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8 Med: -0.73 Max: 6
Current: -2.1
BKK:CPL's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 75.55% of 1039
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.08
vs BKK:CPL: -2.10
CPL Group PCL's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
CPL Group PCL (BKK:CPL) 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.
CPL Group PCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
CPL Group PCL Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CPL Group 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:CPL vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, CPL Group 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.
CPL Group PCL Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CPL Group PCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CPL Group 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.
CPL Group 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.
CPL Group PCL (BKK:CPL) has a Operating Margin % of 3.60% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on CPL Group PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CPL Group PCL ranks #785 out of 1039 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 75.6%.
Is CPL Group PCL's Operating Margin % too high?
CPL Group PCL's current Operating Margin % is 3.60%. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. CPL Group PCL's value of 3.60% is 11.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CPL Group PCL ranks #785 out of 1039 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CPL Group PCL has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPL Group PCL's Operating Margin % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, CPL Group PCL ranks #785 out of 1039 companies for Operating Margin %. This places CPL Group PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. CPL Group PCL's value of 3.60% is 11.8% below 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.08, based on 1,039 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. CPL Group PCL's current Operating Margin % of 3.60% is 11.8% 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 CPL Group PCL and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CPL Group PCL's current Operating Margin % is 3.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CPL Group PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPL Group PCL (BKK:CPL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿1.15, compared to a current price of ฿0.67 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.60% and 11.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.08. CPL Group PCL's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 CPL Group PCL (BKK:CPL), the current Operating Margin % is 3.60% 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 CPL Group PCL (BKK:CPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPL Group PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿0.67 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿1.15.
GuruFocus considers CPL Group PCL to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BKK:CPL:
Operating Margin %: 3.60%
GF Value™: ฿1.15 vs. price of ฿0.67 (41.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#785 of 1039)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:CPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CPL Group PCL engages in the businesses of manufacturing and distribution of leather products, rendering of tanning service and manufacturing and distribution of personal protective equipment. Its product ranges from aniline leather, pigmented leather, oiled leather, waterproof leather, thru to split suede and finished splits. The company's segments include Tannery industry segment which has revenue from sales of finished leather products and rendering service of tanning and the Personal protective equipment segment, which has revenue from sales of personal protective equipment products. It derives revenue from Finished leather segment.
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