United Palm Oil Industry PCLBKK:UPOIC-R 74 Operating Margin % is 18.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 107% above its 10-year median of 8.84. GuruFocus rates BKK:UPOIC-R with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿7.77. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, United Palm Oil Industry PCL ranks better than 71.71% on this metric.
United Palm Oil Industry PCL operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -14.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Palm Oil Industry PCL's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:UPOIC-R'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.12 Med: 8.84 Max: 17.4
Current: 9.85
BKK:UPOIC-R's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 71.71% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs BKK:UPOIC-R: 9.85
United Palm Oil Industry PCL has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
United Palm Oil Industry PCL (BKK:UPOIC-R) 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.
United Palm Oil Industry PCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
United Palm Oil Industry 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.
United Palm Oil Industry PCL Operating Margin % Chart
BKK:UPOIC-R vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, United Palm Oil 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.
United Palm Oil Industry PCL Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Palm Oil Industry PCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Palm Oil Industry PCL's Operating Margin % falls into.
United Palm Oil Industry 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.
United Palm Oil Industry PCL (BKK:UPOIC-R) has a Operating Margin % of 18.30% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on United Palm Oil Industry PCL and its competitors. This is 107% above median its historical median of 8.84. According to the industry distribution chart, United Palm Oil Industry PCL ranks #552 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is United Palm Oil Industry PCL's Operating Margin % too high?
United Palm Oil Industry PCL's current Operating Margin % of 18.30% is 107% above median its 10-year median of 8.84. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. United Palm Oil Industry PCL's value of 18.30% is 247.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Palm Oil Industry PCL ranks #552 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Palm Oil Industry PCL has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Palm Oil Industry PCL's Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, United Palm Oil Industry PCL ranks #552 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts United Palm Oil Industry PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. United Palm Oil Industry PCL's value of 18.30% is 247.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.84 vs. the industry median of 5.26, United Palm Oil 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 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. United Palm Oil Industry PCL's current Operating Margin % of 18.30% is 247.9% 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 United Palm Oil Industry PCL and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Palm Oil Industry PCL's current Operating Margin % is 18.30%, which is 107% above median its own 10-year median of 8.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Palm Oil Industry PCL stock overvalued right now?
United Palm Oil Industry PCL (BKK:UPOIC-R) has a current Operating Margin % of 18.30%. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿7.77, compared to a current price of ฿6.95 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.30%, which is 107% above median its 10-year median of 8.84 and 247.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. United Palm Oil Industry PCL's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 United Palm Oil Industry PCL (BKK:UPOIC-R), the current Operating Margin % is 18.30% 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 United Palm Oil Industry PCL (BKK:UPOIC-R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Palm Oil Industry PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿6.95 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿7.77.
Key valuation signals for BKK:UPOIC-R:
Operating Margin %: 18.30% (107% above median its 10-year median of 8.84)
GF Value™: ฿7.77 vs. price of ฿6.95 (10.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 247.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#552 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:UPOIC-R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Palm Oil Industry PCL engaged in the manufacture of crude palm oil and palm kernel oil. The company's business operations involve two principal segments; oil palm plantation, crude palm oil and crude palm kernel oil processing, which generates key revenue; and the generation of electricity from biogases and biomasses. These activities are carried on exclusively in a single geographic area of Thailand.
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