Ekachai Medical Care PCLBKK:EKH 89 Operating Margin % is 22.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 21.80. GuruFocus rates BKK:EKH with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿6.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 665 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Ekachai Medical Care PCL ranks better than 94.59% on this metric.
Ekachai Medical Care PCL operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ekachai Medical Care PCL's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:EKH'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.12 Med: 21.8 Max: 32.32
Current: 23.87
BKK:EKH's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 94.59% of 665
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 4.85
vs BKK:EKH: 23.87
Ekachai Medical Care PCL (BKK:EKH) 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.
Ekachai Medical Care PCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ekachai Medical Care PCL 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.
BKK:EKH vs HCA, THC, DVA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Ekachai Medical Care 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.
Ekachai Medical Care PCL Operating Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ekachai Medical Care PCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ekachai Medical Care PCL's Operating Margin % falls into.
Ekachai Medical Care PCL 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.
Ekachai Medical Care 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.
Ekachai Medical Care PCL (BKK:EKH) has a Operating Margin % of 22.01% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ekachai Medical Care PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.80. Over the past decade, Ekachai Medical Care PCL's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.12 to 32.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Ekachai Medical Care PCL ranks #36 out of 665 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Ekachai Medical Care PCL's Operating Margin % too high?
Ekachai Medical Care PCL's current Operating Margin % of 22.01% is near median its 10-year median of 21.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.12 to a high of 32.32. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Operating Margin % is 4.85. Ekachai Medical Care PCL's value of 22.01% is 353.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ekachai Medical Care PCL ranks #36 out of 665 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ekachai Medical Care PCL has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ekachai Medical Care PCL's Operating Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Ekachai Medical Care PCL ranks #36 out of 665 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ekachai Medical Care PCL in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.85. Ekachai Medical Care PCL's value of 22.01% is 353.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ekachai Medical Care PCL's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.12 to 32.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.80 vs. the industry median of 4.85, Ekachai Medical Care PCL 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 4.85, based on 665 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. Ekachai Medical Care PCL's current Operating Margin % of 22.01% is 353.8% 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 Ekachai Medical Care PCL and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ekachai Medical Care PCL's current Operating Margin % is 22.01%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ekachai Medical Care PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ekachai Medical Care PCL (BKK:EKH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿6.11, compared to a current price of ฿4.96 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 22.01%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.80 and 353.8% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 4.85. Ekachai Medical Care PCL's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Ekachai Medical Care PCL (BKK:EKH), the current Operating Margin % is 22.01% 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 Ekachai Medical Care PCL (BKK:EKH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ekachai Medical Care PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿4.96 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿6.11.
GuruFocus considers Ekachai Medical Care PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:EKH:
Operating Margin %: 22.01% (near median its 10-year median of 21.80)
GF Value™: ฿6.11 vs. price of ฿4.96 (18.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 353.8% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#36 of 665)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:EKH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ekachai Medical Care PCL is engaged in hospital business. Its services include plastic surgery, IVF Fertility & Genetic Center, Ophthalmology Center, Obstertrics and Gynaecology Center, Pediatrics Center, Orthopedics Center, General Surgery Center, Dental center, therapy, Aesthetic & Dermatology Center, among others. The group is engaged in the hospital business and infertility center. Its operations are carried on only in Thailand.
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