Quality Construction Products PCL (BKK:Q-CON) 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.
Quality Construction Products PCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
Quality Construction Products 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.
Quality Construction Products PCL Operating Margin % Chart
BKK:Q-CON vs TT, JCI, CARR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Quality Construction Products 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.
Quality Construction Products PCL Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Quality Construction Products PCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quality Construction Products PCL's Operating Margin % falls into.
Quality Construction Products 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.
Quality Construction Products PCL (BKK:Q-CON) has a Operating Margin % of 13.55% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Quality Construction Products PCL and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 9.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Quality Construction Products PCL ranks #355 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Quality Construction Products PCL's Operating Margin % too high?
Quality Construction Products PCL's current Operating Margin % of 13.55% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 9.84. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Quality Construction Products PCL's value of 13.55% is 130.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quality Construction Products PCL ranks #355 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Quality Construction Products PCL has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quality Construction Products PCL's Operating Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Quality Construction Products PCL ranks #355 out of 1767 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Quality Construction Products PCL in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Quality Construction Products PCL's value of 13.55% is 130.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.84 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Quality Construction Products 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,767 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. Quality Construction Products PCL's current Operating Margin % of 13.55% is 130.1% 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 Quality Construction Products PCL and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quality Construction Products PCL's current Operating Margin % is 13.55%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 9.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quality Construction Products PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quality Construction Products PCL (BKK:Q-CON) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿6.39, compared to a current price of ฿6.20 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.55%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 9.84 and 130.1% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. Quality Construction Products PCL's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Quality Construction Products PCL (BKK:Q-CON), the current Operating Margin % is 13.55% 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 Quality Construction Products PCL (BKK:Q-CON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quality Construction Products PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿6.20 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿6.39.
GuruFocus considers Quality Construction Products PCL to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:Q-CON:
Operating Margin %: 13.55% (38% above median its 10-year median of 9.84)
GF Value™: ฿6.39 vs. price of ฿6.20 (3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 130.1% above the Construction median (#355 of 1767)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:Q-CON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quality Construction Products PCL Business Description
Quality Construction Products PCL is engaged in the production and distribution of autoclaved aerated concrete blocks, reinforced wall panels, floor panels, and lintels for construction use. Its geographical segments are domestic and overseas. The company's products are distributed under the Q-CON brand. Key revenue is generated from the domestic domain.
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