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Samart Digital PCLBKK:SDC Operating Margin % is 30.53% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,479 Hardware companies, Samart Digital PCL ranks better than 96.81% on this metric.
Samart Digital PCL (BKK:SDC) 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.
Samart Digital PCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
Samart Digital PCL Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samart Digital 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:SDC vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Samart Digital 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.
Samart Digital PCL Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Samart Digital PCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samart Digital 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.
Samart Digital 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.
Samart Digital PCL (BKK:SDC) has a Operating Margin % of 30.53% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Samart Digital PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Samart Digital PCL ranks #79 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is Samart Digital PCL's Operating Margin % too high?
Samart Digital PCL's current Operating Margin % is 30.53%. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Samart Digital PCL's value of 30.53% is 703.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samart Digital PCL ranks #79 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Samart Digital PCL's Operating Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Samart Digital PCL ranks #79 out of 2479 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Samart Digital PCL in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Samart Digital PCL's value of 30.53% is 703.4% above this benchmark. 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 Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.80, based on 2,479 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. Samart Digital PCL's current Operating Margin % of 30.53% is 703.4% 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 Samart Digital PCL and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samart Digital PCL's current Operating Margin % is 30.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samart Digital PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samart Digital PCL (BKK:SDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.02, compared to a current price of ฿0.02 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 30.53% and 703.4% above the Hardware industry median of 3.80. 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 Samart Digital PCL (BKK:SDC), the current Operating Margin % is 30.53% 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.
Samart Digital PCL is engaged in the distribution of telecommunications equipment and providing integrated business in the digital network and solutions. It has two segments. The Digital Network is engaged in the provision of Digital Trunked Radio systems and distribution equipment, audiovisual equipment network and software systems, and a mobile antenna services provider. Its Digital Content segment is engaged in the provision of voice services, audiovisual, and multimedia services, infotainment services through mobile phones, interactive media services, website services, entertainment services, and content providers through multimedia channels. The company generates maximum of its revenue from the Digital Network segment and geographically from Thailand.
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