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Smothong Group PCLBKK:SMO +0.58%12 Operating Margin % is 1.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 6.74. GuruFocus rates BKK:SMO with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,971 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Smothong Group PCL ranks worse than 68.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smothong Group PCL's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:SMO'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.89 Med: 6.74 Max: 7.12
Current: 1.89
BKK:SMO's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 68.24% of 1971
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.3
vs BKK:SMO: 1.89
Smothong Group PCL's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Smothong Group PCL (BKK:SMO) 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.
Smothong Group PCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
Smothong Group PCL Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smothong 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:SMO vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Smothong 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.
Smothong Group PCL Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Smothong Group PCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smothong 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.
Smothong 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.
Smothong Group PCL (BKK:SMO) has a Operating Margin % of 1.60% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Smothong Group PCL and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 6.74. Over the past decade, Smothong Group PCL's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.89 to 7.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Smothong Group PCL ranks #1345 out of 1971 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is Smothong Group PCL's Operating Margin % too high?
Smothong Group PCL's current Operating Margin % of 1.60% is 76% below median its 10-year median of 6.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.89 to a high of 7.12. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. Smothong Group PCL's value of 1.60% is 69.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smothong Group PCL ranks #1345 out of 1971 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smothong Group PCL has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smothong Group PCL's Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Smothong Group PCL ranks #1345 out of 1971 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Smothong Group PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. Smothong Group PCL's value of 1.60% is 69.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Smothong Group PCL's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.89 to 7.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.74 vs. the industry median of 5.30, Smothong 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.30, based on 1,971 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. Smothong Group PCL's current Operating Margin % of 1.60% is 69.8% 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 Smothong Group PCL and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smothong Group PCL's current Operating Margin % is 1.60%, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 6.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smothong Group PCL stock overvalued right now?
Smothong Group PCL (BKK:SMO) has a current Operating Margin % of 1.60%. The current Operating Margin % is 1.60%, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 6.74 and 69.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.30. Smothong Group PCL's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 4 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 Smothong Group PCL (BKK:SMO), the current Operating Margin % is 1.60% as of Jun. 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.
Smothong Group PCL is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of crude palm oil and by products from palm oil extraction along with the generation and distribution of electricity. Its segments include Crude palm oil segment is a segment that is engaged in manufacture and distribution of crude palm oil, palm kernel shell and its by product and the generation and distribution of electricity segment. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Crude palm oil segment.
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