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Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCLBKK:HFT -0.50%66 Operating Margin % is 7.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 11.94. GuruFocus rates BKK:HFT with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿3.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,319 Vehicles & Parts companies, Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL ranks better than 64.14% 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.
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.
Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) 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:HFT vs ORLY, AZO: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) 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.
Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) 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.
* 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.
Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL (BKK:HFT) has a Operating Margin % of 7.07% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 11.94. Over the past decade, Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.97 to 17.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL ranks #473 out of 1319 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL's Operating Margin % too high?
Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL's current Operating Margin % of 7.07% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 11.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.97 to a high of 17.57. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 4.89. Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL's value of 7.07% is 44.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL ranks #473 out of 1319 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL's Operating Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL ranks #473 out of 1319 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.89. Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL's value of 7.07% is 44.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.97 to 17.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.94 vs. the industry median of 4.89, Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Operating Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.89, based on 1,319 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. Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL's current Operating Margin % of 7.07% is 44.6% 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 Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL's current Operating Margin % is 7.07%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 11.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL (BKK:HFT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿3.82, compared to a current price of ฿4.02 — trading 5.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.07%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 11.94 and 44.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.89. Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL (BKK:HFT), the current Operating Margin % is 7.07% 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 Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL (BKK:HFT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿4.02 is trading 5.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿3.82.
GuruFocus considers Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:HFT:
Operating Margin %: 7.07% (41% below median its 10-year median of 11.94)
GF Value™: ฿3.82 vs. price of ฿4.02 (5.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#473 of 1319)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:HFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL Business Description
Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) PCL is a Thailand-based company engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of tires and tubes for bicycles, motorcycles, and small logistics vehicles such as trolley forklifts, golf carts, and hiking carts. The company operates in two reportable segments: Sale of goods and services, which derives maximum revenue, and Investment. Geographically, the company's business is spread across Asia, Europe, America, and Other regions.
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