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Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCLBKK:KSL +4.38%70 Operating Margin % is 7.58% as of Apr. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 7.21. GuruFocus rates BKK:KSL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿2.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,953 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL ranks worse than 50.13% on this metric.
Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:KSL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.98 Med: 7.21 Max: 10.95
Current: 5.33
BKK:KSL's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 50.13% of 1953
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.36
vs BKK:KSL: 5.33
Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL (BKK:KSL) 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.
Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
Khon Kaen Sugar Industry 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.
Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL Operating Margin % Chart
BKK:KSL vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry 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.
Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's Operating Margin % falls into.
Khon Kaen Sugar Industry 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.
Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL (BKK:KSL) has a Operating Margin % of 7.58% as of Apr. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.21. Over the past decade, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.98 to 10.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL ranks #979 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's Operating Margin % too high?
Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's current Operating Margin % of 7.58% is near median its 10-year median of 7.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.98 to a high of 10.95. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.36. Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's value of 7.58% is 41.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL ranks #979 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's Operating Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL ranks #979 out of 1953 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.36. Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's value of 7.58% is 41.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.98 to 10.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.21 vs. the industry median of 5.36, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.36, based on 1,953 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. Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's current Operating Margin % of 7.58% is 41.4% 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 Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's current Operating Margin % is 7.58%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL (BKK:KSL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿2.03, compared to a current price of ฿1.67 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.58%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.21 and 41.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.36. Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 12 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 Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL (BKK:KSL), the current Operating Margin % is 7.58% as of Apr. 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 Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL (BKK:KSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.67 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿2.03.
GuruFocus considers Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:KSL:
Operating Margin %: 7.58% (near median its 10-year median of 7.21)
GF Value™: ฿2.03 vs. price of ฿1.67 (17.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#979 of 1953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:KSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL manufactures and distributes sugar and molasses in Thailand. It also sells the byproducts of its sugar production, including ethanol, which it sells to oil companies, and electricity, which it sells to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), a monopoly in Thailand's electrical energy market and the country's primary power producer. The company has three operating segments - Manufacture and Distribution of Sugar and Molasses, Manufacture and Sale of Electricity, and Real Estate Rental. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Manufacture and Distribution of Sugar and Molasses. In addition to Thailand, the company sells its products in Laos and Cambodia.
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