First Pacific CoFPAFY -0.32%70 Operating Margin % is 23.79% as of Dec. 2025, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 15.25. GuruFocus rates FPAFY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, First Pacific Co ranks better than 94.52% on this metric.
First Pacific Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Pacific Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FPAFY'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.13 Med: 15.25 Max: 23.16
Current: 23.16
FPAFY's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 94.52% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs FPAFY: 23.16
First Pacific Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
First Pacific Co (OTCPK:FPAFY) 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.
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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.
First Pacific Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
First Pacific Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Pacific Co'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, First Pacific Co'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.
First Pacific Co Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, First Pacific Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Pacific Co'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.
First Pacific Co'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.
First Pacific Co (FPAFY) has a Operating Margin % of 23.79% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on First Pacific Co and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 15.25. Over the past decade, First Pacific Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.13 to 23.16. According to the industry distribution chart, First Pacific Co ranks #107 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is First Pacific Co's Operating Margin % too high?
First Pacific Co's current Operating Margin % of 23.79% is 56% above median its 10-year median of 15.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.13 to a high of 23.16. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. First Pacific Co's value of 23.79% is 352.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Pacific Co ranks #107 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, First Pacific Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Pacific Co's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, First Pacific Co ranks #107 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places First Pacific Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. First Pacific Co's value of 23.79% is 352.3% above this benchmark. Historically, First Pacific Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.13 to 23.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.25 vs. the industry median of 5.26, First Pacific Co 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. First Pacific Co's current Operating Margin % of 23.79% is 352.3% 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 First Pacific Co 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. First Pacific Co's current Operating Margin % is 23.79%, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 15.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Pacific Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Pacific Co (FPAFY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.48, compared to a current price of $3.13 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 23.79%, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 15.25 and 352.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. First Pacific Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 First Pacific Co (FPAFY), the current Operating Margin % is 23.79% as of Dec. 2025. 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 First Pacific Co (FPAFY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Pacific Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.13 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.48.
GuruFocus considers First Pacific Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FPAFY:
Operating Margin %: 23.79% (56% above median its 10-year median of 15.25)
GF Value™: $2.48 vs. price of $3.13 (26.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 352.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#107 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FPAFY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Pacific Co Ltd is an investment holding company. It aims to achieve capital appreciation and dividends for its investors through investment across various sectors. Its portfolio comprises telecommunications, consumer food products, infrastructure, and natural resources segment. It generates maximum revenue from the consumer food products segment. Geographically, The company derives a majority of its revenue from Indonesia.
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