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Panjawattana Plastic PCLBKK:PJW 78 Operating Margin % is 5.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 5.95. GuruFocus rates BKK:PJW with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿2.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Packaging & Containers companies, Panjawattana Plastic PCL ranks better than 54.2% on this metric.
Panjawattana Plastic PCL operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Panjawattana Plastic PCL's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:PJW'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.85 Med: 5.95 Max: 8.15
Current: 6.1
BKK:PJW's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 54.2% of 393
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.28
vs BKK:PJW: 6.10
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.
Panjawattana Plastic PCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
Panjawattana Plastic 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:PJW vs SW, PKG, IP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Panjawattana Plastic 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.
Panjawattana Plastic PCL Operating Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Panjawattana Plastic PCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Panjawattana Plastic 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.
Panjawattana Plastic PCL's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Panjawattana Plastic PCL (BKK:PJW) has a Operating Margin % of 5.29% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Panjawattana Plastic PCL and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 5.95. Over the past decade, Panjawattana Plastic PCL's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.85 to 8.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Panjawattana Plastic PCL ranks #180 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Panjawattana Plastic PCL's Operating Margin % too high?
Panjawattana Plastic PCL's current Operating Margin % of 5.29% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 5.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.85 to a high of 8.15. The Packaging & Containers industry median Operating Margin % is 5.28. Panjawattana Plastic PCL's value of 5.29% is 0.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Panjawattana Plastic PCL ranks #180 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Panjawattana Plastic PCL has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Panjawattana Plastic PCL's Operating Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Panjawattana Plastic PCL ranks #180 out of 393 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Panjawattana Plastic PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.28. Panjawattana Plastic PCL's value of 5.29% is 0.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Panjawattana Plastic PCL's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.85 to 8.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.95 vs. the industry median of 5.28, Panjawattana Plastic 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.28, based on 393 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. Panjawattana Plastic PCL's current Operating Margin % of 5.29% is 0.2% 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 Panjawattana Plastic PCL and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Panjawattana Plastic PCL's current Operating Margin % is 5.29%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 5.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Panjawattana Plastic PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panjawattana Plastic PCL (BKK:PJW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿2.95, compared to a current price of ฿2.10 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.29%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 5.95 and 0.2% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.28. Panjawattana Plastic PCL's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Panjawattana Plastic PCL (BKK:PJW), the current Operating Margin % is 5.29% 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 Panjawattana Plastic PCL (BKK:PJW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panjawattana Plastic PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿2.10 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿2.95.
GuruFocus considers Panjawattana Plastic PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:PJW:
Operating Margin %: 5.29% (11% below median its 10-year median of 5.95)
GF Value™: ฿2.95 vs. price of ฿2.10 (28.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.2% above the Packaging & Containers median (#180 of 393)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:PJW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Panjawattana Plastic PCL is manufacturer and distributor of packaging for consumer product, Agro chemical, automotive parts and materials from plastic imitation. The company operates its business through the following segments, Samuthsakhon Plant, Chonburi Plant, Bangkok Plant, Jiangsu Plant, Tianjin Plant, Service, and the Business trading segment. It produces and supplies plastic containers and closures such as lubricant packaging, milk and yoghurt packaging, consumer goods packaging and chemicals liquid packaging, and plastic automotive parts of high quality and with custom designs according to clients' requirements for each of their specific brands.
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