PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk (ISX:BMSR) 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.
PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk Operating Margin % Related Terms
PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk 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.
PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk Operating Margin % Chart
For the Chemicals subindustry, PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya 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 Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk's Operating Margin % falls into.
PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk 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.
PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk (ISX:BMSR) has a Operating Margin % of 3.30% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk and its competitors. This is 108% above median its historical median of 1.59. Over the past decade, PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.33 to 8.98. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk ranks #1091 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk's Operating Margin % too high?
PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk's current Operating Margin % of 3.30% is 108% above median its 10-year median of 1.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 8.98. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk's value of 3.30% is 45.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk ranks #1091 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk's Operating Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk ranks #1091 out of 1574 companies for Operating Margin %. This places PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk's value of 3.30% is 45.2% below this benchmark. Historically, PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.33 to 8.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.59 vs. the industry median of 6.02, PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk 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 Chemicals company?
The median Operating Margin % among Chemicals companies is 6.02, based on 1,574 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 Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk's current Operating Margin % of 3.30% is 45.2% 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 PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk's current Operating Margin % is 3.30%, which is 108% above median its own 10-year median of 1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk (ISX:BMSR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp313.67, compared to a current price of Rp282.00 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.30%, which is 108% above median its 10-year median of 1.59 and 45.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 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 Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk (ISX:BMSR), the current Operating Margin % is 3.30% 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 PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk (ISX:BMSR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of Rp282.00 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp313.67.
GuruFocus considers PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ISX:BMSR:
Operating Margin %: 3.30% (108% above median its 10-year median of 1.59)
GF Value™: Rp313.67 vs. price of Rp282.00 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.2% below the Chemicals median (#1091 of 1574)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISX:BMSR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk Business Description
PT Bintang Mitra Semestaraya Tbk is an investment holding company. The company's operating segment includes Chemical Goods and Coal trading segment. It generates the majority of its revenue from Chemical Goods. The company markets chemical products which include Caustic Soda both in liquid and flake, Hydrochloric Acid, Sodium Hypochlorite, Sulfuric Acid, PVC resin and Ethylene Dichloride.
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