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Univentures PCLBKK:UV +1.94%78 Operating Margin % is 7.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 7.53. GuruFocus rates BKK:UV with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿1.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 421 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Univentures PCL ranks worse than 62.23% on this metric.
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.
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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.
Univentures PCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
Univentures PCL Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Univentures 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:UV vs CEG, VST, NRG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Univentures 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.
Univentures PCL Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Univentures PCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Univentures 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.
Univentures PCL's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Univentures PCL (BKK:UV) has a Operating Margin % of 7.82% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Univentures PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Univentures PCL ranks #262 out of 421 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 62.2%.
Is Univentures PCL's Operating Margin % too high?
Univentures PCL's current Operating Margin % of 7.82% is near median its 10-year median of 7.53. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Operating Margin % is 13.54. Univentures PCL's value of 7.82% is 42.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Univentures PCL ranks #262 out of 421 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Univentures PCL has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Univentures PCL's Operating Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Univentures PCL ranks #262 out of 421 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Univentures PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.54. Univentures PCL's value of 7.82% is 42.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.53 vs. the industry median of 13.54, Univentures 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 13.54, based on 421 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. Univentures PCL's current Operating Margin % of 7.82% is 42.2% 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 Univentures PCL and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Univentures PCL's current Operating Margin % is 7.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Univentures PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Univentures PCL (BKK:UV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿1.32, compared to a current price of ฿1.05 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.53 and 42.2% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 13.54. Univentures PCL's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 10 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 Univentures PCL (BKK:UV), the current Operating Margin % is 7.82% 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 Univentures PCL (BKK:UV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Univentures PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.05 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿1.32.
GuruFocus considers Univentures PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:UV:
Operating Margin %: 7.82% (near median its 10-year median of 7.53)
GF Value™: ฿1.32 vs. price of ฿1.05 (20.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.2% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#262 of 421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:UV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Univentures PCL is an investor, and the Group's principal activities include property development and services related to the real estate business, rental and commercial building business, manufacture and sales of zinc oxide and chemicals, manufacture and sales of commercial refrigerators, generation and distribution of electricity, and consulting and construction management services. Its operating segments comprise property development for sale, property development for rent and service, industrial business, generation and distribution of electricity, which is the majority revenue-generating segment, and consulting and construction management services, including architectural, engineering, and other related services. The company operates in Thailand and Vietnam.
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