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.
PT Acset Indonusa Tbk Operating Margin % Related Terms
PT Acset Indonusa Tbk Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PT Acset Indonusa Tbk'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.
ISX:ACST vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, PT Acset Indonusa Tbk'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.
PT Acset Indonusa Tbk Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, PT Acset Indonusa Tbk's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Acset Indonusa Tbk'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.
PT Acset Indonusa Tbk'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.
PT Acset Indonusa Tbk (ISX:ACST) has a Operating Margin % of 3.81% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on PT Acset Indonusa Tbk and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Acset Indonusa Tbk ranks #1240 out of 1762 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is PT Acset Indonusa Tbk's Operating Margin % too high?
PT Acset Indonusa Tbk's current Operating Margin % is 3.81%. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.90. PT Acset Indonusa Tbk's value of 3.81% is 35.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Acset Indonusa Tbk ranks #1240 out of 1762 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Acset Indonusa Tbk has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Acset Indonusa Tbk's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, PT Acset Indonusa Tbk ranks #1240 out of 1762 companies for Operating Margin %. This places PT Acset Indonusa Tbk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.90. PT Acset Indonusa Tbk's value of 3.81% is 35.4% below this benchmark. 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.90, based on 1,762 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. PT Acset Indonusa Tbk's current Operating Margin % of 3.81% is 35.4% 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 PT Acset Indonusa Tbk and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Acset Indonusa Tbk's current Operating Margin % is 3.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Acset Indonusa Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Acset Indonusa Tbk (ISX:ACST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp76.07, compared to a current price of Rp76.00 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.81% and 35.4% below the Construction industry median of 5.90. PT Acset Indonusa Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 PT Acset Indonusa Tbk (ISX:ACST), the current Operating Margin % is 3.81% 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 PT Acset Indonusa Tbk (ISX:ACST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Acset Indonusa Tbk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of Rp76.00 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp76.07.
GuruFocus considers PT Acset Indonusa Tbk to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ISX:ACST:
Operating Margin %: 3.81%
GF Value™: Rp76.07 vs. price of Rp76.00 (0.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.4% below the Construction median (#1240 of 1762)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISX:ACST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Acset Indonusa Tbk is an Indonesia-based company which is mainly engaged in the building and construction sector. The company operates through three segments namely Construction, Construction Support Services, and Trading. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Construction segment. Additionally, it is also involved in business activities such as building department stores, hotels, offices, apartments, bridges, and others.
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