Ladprao General Hospital PCLBKK:LPH-F 80 Operating Margin % is 7.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 9.02. GuruFocus rates BKK:LPH-F with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿6.95. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 668 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Ladprao General Hospital PCL ranks better than 66.47% on this metric.
Ladprao General Hospital PCL operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -18.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ladprao General Hospital PCL's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:LPH-F'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.34 Med: 9.02 Max: 23.36
Current: 9.05
BKK:LPH-F's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 66.47% of 668
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 4.845
vs BKK:LPH-F: 9.05
Ladprao General Hospital PCL (BKK:LPH-F) 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.
Ladprao General Hospital PCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ladprao General Hospital 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.
Ladprao General Hospital PCL Operating Margin % Chart
BKK:LPH-F vs HCA, THC, DVA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Ladprao General Hospital 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.
Ladprao General Hospital PCL Operating Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ladprao General Hospital PCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ladprao General Hospital PCL's Operating Margin % falls into.
Ladprao General Hospital 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.
Ladprao General Hospital PCL (BKK:LPH-F) has a Operating Margin % of 7.92% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ladprao General Hospital PCL and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 9.02. Over the past decade, Ladprao General Hospital PCL's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.34 to 23.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Ladprao General Hospital PCL ranks #224 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is Ladprao General Hospital PCL's Operating Margin % too high?
Ladprao General Hospital PCL's current Operating Margin % of 7.92% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 9.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.34 to a high of 23.36. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Operating Margin % is 4.85. Ladprao General Hospital PCL's value of 7.92% is 63.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ladprao General Hospital PCL ranks #224 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ladprao General Hospital PCL has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ladprao General Hospital PCL's Operating Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Ladprao General Hospital PCL ranks #224 out of 668 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Ladprao General Hospital PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.85. Ladprao General Hospital PCL's value of 7.92% is 63.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ladprao General Hospital PCL's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.34 to 23.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.02 vs. the industry median of 4.85, Ladprao General Hospital 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 668 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. Ladprao General Hospital PCL's current Operating Margin % of 7.92% is 63.5% 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 Ladprao General Hospital 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. Ladprao General Hospital PCL's current Operating Margin % is 7.92%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 9.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ladprao General Hospital PCL stock overvalued right now?
Ladprao General Hospital PCL (BKK:LPH-F) has a current Operating Margin % of 7.92%. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿6.95, compared to a current price of ฿5.25 — trading 24.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.92%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 9.02 and 63.5% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 4.85. Ladprao General Hospital PCL's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Ladprao General Hospital PCL (BKK:LPH-F), the current Operating Margin % is 7.92% 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 Ladprao General Hospital PCL (BKK:LPH-F) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ladprao General Hospital PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿5.25 is trading 24.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿6.95.
Key valuation signals for BKK:LPH-F:
Operating Margin %: 7.92% (12% below median its 10-year median of 9.02)
GF Value™: ฿6.95 vs. price of ฿5.25 (24.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.5% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#224 of 668)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:LPH-F stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ladprao General Hospital PCL is principally engaged in the hospital business. It has two segments: Hospital, and Scientific testing &, Inspection & Quality System Certification. The Hospital segment includes hospital services, health care centers, and a service contract with the Social Security Office. The Scientific Testing & Inspection & Quality System Certification segment provides analytical and diagnostic services for food and agricultural, pharmaceutical, and environmental, covering product analysis, calibration of instruments, inspections, and certifications in accordance with quality systems and international standards. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Hospital segment. The company mainly operates in Thailand.
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