Praram 9 Hospital PCLBKK:PR9 +2.27%89 Operating Margin % is 16.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 13.64. GuruFocus rates BKK:PR9 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿23.58 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 665 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Praram 9 Hospital PCL ranks better than 86.47% on this metric.
Praram 9 Hospital PCL operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Praram 9 Hospital PCL's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:PR9'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.46 Med: 13.64 Max: 17.95
Current: 17.47
BKK:PR9's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 86.47% of 665
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 4.85
vs BKK:PR9: 17.47
Praram 9 Hospital PCL's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 17.40% per year.
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.
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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.
Praram 9 Hospital PCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
Praram 9 Hospital PCL Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Praram 9 Hospital PCL's Operating Margin % can be seen below:
* 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:PR9 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Praram 9 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.
Praram 9 Hospital PCL Operating Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Praram 9 Hospital PCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Praram 9 Hospital 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.
Praram 9 Hospital 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.
Praram 9 Hospital PCL (BKK:PR9) has a Operating Margin % of 16.98% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Praram 9 Hospital PCL and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 13.64. Over the past decade, Praram 9 Hospital PCL's Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.46 to 17.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Praram 9 Hospital PCL ranks #90 out of 665 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Praram 9 Hospital PCL's Operating Margin % too high?
Praram 9 Hospital PCL's current Operating Margin % of 16.98% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 13.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.46 to a high of 17.95. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Operating Margin % is 4.85. Praram 9 Hospital PCL's value of 16.98% is 250.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Praram 9 Hospital PCL ranks #90 out of 665 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Praram 9 Hospital PCL has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Praram 9 Hospital PCL's Operating Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Praram 9 Hospital PCL ranks #90 out of 665 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Praram 9 Hospital PCL in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.85. Praram 9 Hospital PCL's value of 16.98% is 250.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Praram 9 Hospital PCL's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.46 to 17.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.64 vs. the industry median of 4.85, Praram 9 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 665 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. Praram 9 Hospital PCL's current Operating Margin % of 16.98% is 250.1% 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 Praram 9 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. Praram 9 Hospital PCL's current Operating Margin % is 16.98%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 13.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Praram 9 Hospital PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Praram 9 Hospital PCL (BKK:PR9) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿23.58, compared to a current price of ฿18.00 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 16.98%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 13.64 and 250.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 4.85. Praram 9 Hospital PCL's overall GF Score™ is 89/100. 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 Praram 9 Hospital PCL (BKK:PR9), the current Operating Margin % is 16.98% 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 Praram 9 Hospital PCL (BKK:PR9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Praram 9 Hospital PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿18.00 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿23.58.
GuruFocus considers Praram 9 Hospital PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:PR9:
Operating Margin %: 16.98% (24% above median its 10-year median of 13.64)
GF Value™: ฿23.58 vs. price of ฿18.00 (23.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 250.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#90 of 665)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:PR9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Praram 9 Hospital PCL is engaged in hospital operations in Bangkok. The company operates an overnight general hospital under the name of Praram 9 Hospital. The revenue derived from hospital operations mainly consists of medical fees, hospital room sales, and medicine sales. Geographically, the company operates only in Thailand.
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