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BKK:ICN'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.14 Med: 10.8 Max: 13.15
Current: 7.99
BKK:ICN's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 56.87% of 364
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 9.725
vs BKK:ICN: 7.99
Information and Communication Networks PCL (BKK:ICN) 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.
Information and Communication Networks PCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
Information and Communication Networks 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.
Information and Communication Networks PCL Operating Margin % Chart
Information and Communication Networks PCL Annual Data
BKK:ICN vs VZ, TMUS, T: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Information and Communication Networks 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.
Information and Communication Networks PCL Operating Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Information and Communication Networks PCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Information and Communication Networks PCL's Operating Margin % falls into.
Information and Communication Networks 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.
* 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.
Information and Communication Networks PCL (BKK:ICN) has a Operating Margin % of 5.87% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Information and Communication Networks PCL and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 10.80. Over the past decade, Information and Communication Networks PCL's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.14 to 13.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Information and Communication Networks PCL ranks #207 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is Information and Communication Networks PCL's Operating Margin % too high?
Information and Communication Networks PCL's current Operating Margin % of 5.87% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 10.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.14 to a high of 13.15. The Telecommunication Services industry median Operating Margin % is 9.73. Information and Communication Networks PCL's value of 5.87% is 39.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Information and Communication Networks PCL ranks #207 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Information and Communication Networks PCL has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Information and Communication Networks PCL's Operating Margin % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Information and Communication Networks PCL ranks #207 out of 364 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Information and Communication Networks PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.73. Information and Communication Networks PCL's value of 5.87% is 39.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Information and Communication Networks PCL's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.14 to 13.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.80 vs. the industry median of 9.73, Information and Communication Networks 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 9.73, based on 364 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. Information and Communication Networks PCL's current Operating Margin % of 5.87% is 39.6% 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 Information and Communication Networks PCL and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Information and Communication Networks PCL's current Operating Margin % is 5.87%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 10.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Information and Communication Networks PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Information and Communication Networks PCL (BKK:ICN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿2.77, compared to a current price of ฿2.16 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.87%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 10.80 and 39.6% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 9.73. Information and Communication Networks PCL's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Information and Communication Networks PCL (BKK:ICN), the current Operating Margin % is 5.87% 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 Information and Communication Networks PCL (BKK:ICN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Information and Communication Networks PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿2.16 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿2.77.
GuruFocus considers Information and Communication Networks PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:ICN:
Operating Margin %: 5.87% (46% below median its 10-year median of 10.80)
GF Value™: ฿2.77 vs. price of ฿2.16 (22% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.6% below the Telecommunication Services median (#207 of 364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:ICN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Information and Communication Networks PCL is Engaged in telecommunications engineering business for government agencies, state enterprises and private companies. Its operations are carried only in Thailand. The Company is considered a full-service system integrator. The Company is able to provide design and installation services for telecommunication networks (Telecommunication System), which is a system in which the Company has expertise, as well as providing design and installation services for construction and other electrical systems (Construction and Electrical Systems). In addition, the Company also provides sales services for replacement equipment (Supply) and maintenance services for telecommunication networks (Maintenance).
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