Ratch Group PCLBKK:RATCH-F 63 Operating Margin % is 10.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 7.37. GuruFocus rates BKK:RATCH-F with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿28.40. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Ratch Group PCL ranks worse than 69.54% on this metric.
Ratch Group PCL operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ratch Group PCL's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:RATCH-F'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.56 Med: 7.37 Max: 9.77
Current: 7.99
BKK:RATCH-F's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 69.54% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.97
vs BKK:RATCH-F: 7.99
Ratch Group PCL's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
Ratch Group PCL (BKK:RATCH-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.
Ratch Group PCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ratch Group PCL Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ratch Group 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:RATCH-F vs NEE, SO, DUK: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Ratch Group 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.
Ratch Group PCL Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Ratch Group PCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ratch Group 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.
Ratch Group 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.
Ratch Group PCL (BKK:RATCH-F) has a Operating Margin % of 10.95% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ratch Group PCL and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 7.37. Over the past decade, Ratch Group PCL's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.56 to 9.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Ratch Group PCL ranks #347 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is Ratch Group PCL's Operating Margin % too high?
Ratch Group PCL's current Operating Margin % of 10.95% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 7.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.56 to a high of 9.77. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. Ratch Group PCL's value of 10.95% is 26.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ratch Group PCL ranks #347 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ratch Group PCL has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ratch Group PCL's Operating Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Ratch Group PCL ranks #347 out of 499 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ratch Group PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. Ratch Group PCL's value of 10.95% is 26.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Ratch Group PCL's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.56 to 9.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.37 vs. the industry median of 14.97, Ratch Group 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.97, based on 499 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. Ratch Group PCL's current Operating Margin % of 10.95% is 26.9% 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 Ratch Group PCL and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ratch Group PCL's current Operating Margin % is 10.95%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 7.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ratch Group PCL stock overvalued right now?
Ratch Group PCL (BKK:RATCH-F) has a current Operating Margin % of 10.95%. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿28.40, compared to a current price of ฿32.00 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 10.95%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 7.37 and 26.9% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.97. Ratch Group PCL's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 9 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 Ratch Group PCL (BKK:RATCH-F), the current Operating Margin % is 10.95% 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 Ratch Group PCL (BKK:RATCH-F) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ratch Group PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿32.00 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿28.40.
Key valuation signals for BKK:RATCH-F:
Operating Margin %: 10.95% (49% above median its 10-year median of 7.37)
GF Value™: ฿28.40 vs. price of ฿32.00 (12.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.9% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#347 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:RATCH-F stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ratch Group PCL is a Thailand-based holding company. The Company's principal businesses are investing in companies whose objectives are to generate and sell electricity and develop power energy projects and infrastructure projects. The Group has four operating segments: Domestic Electricity Generating, Domestic Renewable Energy, International Power Projects, and Domestic Related Business & Infrastructure. The majority of revenue is from the domestic electricity-generating segment. Geographically, the majority of income is from Thailand. Its investment is mainly focused on fossil fuel power generation projects, renewable projects, and businesses adjacent to electricity generation and energy both in Thailand & internationally.
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