Kaset Thai International Sugar PCLBKK:KTIS -0.54%44 Operating Margin % is 2.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 2.12. GuruFocus rates BKK:KTIS with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿2.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL ranks worse than 75.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:KTIS'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.61 Med: 2.12 Max: 6.31
Current: 0.43
BKK:KTIS's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 75.76% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs BKK:KTIS: 0.43
Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL (BKK:KTIS) 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.
Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kaset Thai International Sugar 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.
Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL Operating Margin % Chart
BKK:KTIS vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Kaset Thai International Sugar 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.
Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's Operating Margin % falls into.
Kaset Thai International Sugar 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.
Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL (BKK:KTIS) has a Operating Margin % of 2.75% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 2.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL ranks #1478 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 75.8%.
Is Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's Operating Margin % too high?
Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's current Operating Margin % of 2.75% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 2.12. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's value of 2.75% is 47.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL ranks #1478 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's Operating Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL ranks #1478 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's value of 2.75% is 47.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.12 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Kaset Thai International Sugar 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 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. Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's current Operating Margin % of 2.75% is 47.7% 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 Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's current Operating Margin % is 2.75%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL (BKK:KTIS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿2.63, compared to a current price of ฿1.83 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.75%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 2.12 and 47.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL (BKK:KTIS), the current Operating Margin % is 2.75% 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 Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL (BKK:KTIS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.83 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿2.63.
GuruFocus considers Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BKK:KTIS:
Operating Margin %: 2.75% (30% above median its 10-year median of 2.12)
GF Value™: ฿2.63 vs. price of ฿1.83 (30.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1478 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:KTIS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL Business Description
Kaset Thai International Sugar Corp PCL is principally engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of sugar, which is sold both domestically and overseas. The company's product portfolio includes sugar and bio-products. The bio-products are by-products of sugar production and include paper pulp from bagasse, ethanol from molasses, and electrical energy from biomass. It also provides agricultural machinery services for farmers. The company's reportable segments are; the production and distribution of sugar; the production and distribution of pulp; the production and distribution of alcohol; and the production and distribution of electricity. It derives a majority of its revenue from the production and distribution of the sugar segment.
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