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Salee Industry PCLBKK:SALEE -2.94%54 Operating Margin % is 6.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 260% above its 10-year median of 1.73. GuruFocus rates BKK:SALEE with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, Salee Industry PCL ranks worse than 68.25% on this metric.
Salee Industry PCL (BKK:SALEE) 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.
Salee Industry PCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
Salee Industry PCL Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Salee Industry 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:SALEE vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Salee Industry 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.
Salee Industry PCL Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Salee Industry PCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Salee Industry 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.
Salee Industry 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.
Salee Industry PCL (BKK:SALEE) has a Operating Margin % of 6.23% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Salee Industry PCL and its competitors. This is 260% above median its historical median of 1.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Salee Industry PCL ranks #1077 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Salee Industry PCL's Operating Margin % too high?
Salee Industry PCL's current Operating Margin % of 6.23% is 260% above median its 10-year median of 1.73. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.04. Salee Industry PCL's value of 6.23% is 3.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salee Industry PCL ranks #1077 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Salee Industry PCL has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salee Industry PCL's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Salee Industry PCL ranks #1077 out of 1578 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Salee Industry PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.04. Salee Industry PCL's value of 6.23% is 3.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.73 vs. the industry median of 6.04, Salee Industry 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 Chemicals company?
The median Operating Margin % among Chemicals companies is 6.04, based on 1,578 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. Salee Industry PCL's current Operating Margin % of 6.23% is 3.1% 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 Salee Industry PCL and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salee Industry PCL's current Operating Margin % is 6.23%, which is 260% above median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salee Industry PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salee Industry PCL (BKK:SALEE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.49, compared to a current price of ฿0.66 — trading 34.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.23%, which is 260% above median its 10-year median of 1.73 and 3.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.04. Salee Industry PCL's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Salee Industry PCL (BKK:SALEE), the current Operating Margin % is 6.23% 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 Salee Industry PCL (BKK:SALEE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salee Industry PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿0.66 is trading 34.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.49.
GuruFocus considers Salee Industry PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:SALEE:
Operating Margin %: 6.23% (260% above median its 10-year median of 1.73)
GF Value™: ฿0.49 vs. price of ฿0.66 (34.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.1% above the Chemicals median (#1077 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:SALEE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Salee Industry PCL, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of plastic containers, parts, tools, equipment, and household plastic supplies by using vacuum forming and injection molding methods. Additionally, it offers label printing services. The Group's reportable operating segments are: Label printing service, which generates maximum revenue, Manufacture and distribution of plastic parts, Manufacture and distribution of household plastic supplies, and Manufacture and distribution of religious supplies.
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