Thai Union Group PCLFRA:THYG +1.42%76 Operating Margin % is 3.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 5.42. GuruFocus rates FRA:THYG with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Thai Union Group PCL ranks worse than 50.03% on this metric.
Thai Union Group PCL operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Thai Union Group PCL's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:THYG'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.47 Med: 5.42 Max: 6.39
Current: 5.26
FRA:THYG's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 50.03% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs FRA:THYG: 5.26
Thai Union Group PCL's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -3.50% per year.
Thai Union Group PCL (FRA:THYG) 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.
Thai Union Group PCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
Thai Union Group PCL Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Thai Union 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.
FRA:THYG vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Thai Union 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.
Thai Union Group PCL Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Thai Union Group PCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Thai Union Group PCL's Operating Margin % falls into.
Thai Union Group 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.
Thai Union 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.
Thai Union Group PCL (FRA:THYG) has a Operating Margin % of 3.64% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Thai Union Group PCL and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 5.42. Over the past decade, Thai Union Group PCL's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.47 to 6.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Thai Union Group PCL ranks #976 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Thai Union Group PCL's Operating Margin % too high?
Thai Union Group PCL's current Operating Margin % of 3.64% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 5.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.47 to a high of 6.39. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Thai Union Group PCL's value of 3.64% is 30.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Thai Union Group PCL ranks #976 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Thai Union Group PCL has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thai Union Group PCL's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Thai Union Group PCL ranks #976 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Thai Union Group PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Thai Union Group PCL's value of 3.64% is 30.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Thai Union Group PCL's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.47 to 6.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.42 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Thai Union 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 5.26, 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. Thai Union Group PCL's current Operating Margin % of 3.64% is 30.8% 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 Thai Union Group 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. Thai Union Group PCL's current Operating Margin % is 3.64%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 5.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thai Union Group PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thai Union Group PCL (FRA:THYG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.37, compared to a current price of €0.29 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.64%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 5.42 and 30.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Thai Union Group PCL's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Thai Union Group PCL (FRA:THYG), the current Operating Margin % is 3.64% 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 Thai Union Group PCL (FRA:THYG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thai Union Group PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.29 is trading 22.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.37.
GuruFocus considers Thai Union Group PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:THYG:
Operating Margin %: 3.64% (33% below median its 10-year median of 5.42)
GF Value™: €0.37 vs. price of €0.29 (22.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#976 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:THYG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Thai Union Group PCL is a seafood-based food products company. The company sells its products locally in Thailand, as well as in North America and Europe. The business categories are ambient seafood (tuna, salmon, sardine, mackerel); frozen and chilled seafood and related products (shrimp, lobster, salmon); and pet food and value-added. In North America, Thai Union's portfolio contains tuna, salmon, and sardines, sold in different varieties under the Chicken of the Sea and Genova brands. In Europe, the company offers seafood and fish products under brands such as John West, Petit Navire, Parmentier, King Oscar, Mareblum, and Rugen Fisch. In Asia-Pacific, the local brands are Century, Sealect, Fisho, Bellotta, and Marvo. Majority of revenue is from USA.
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