PT Budi Starch & Sweetener TbkISX:BUDI 71 Operating Margin % is 7.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 6.81. GuruFocus rates ISX:BUDI with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp218.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk ranks better than 59.46% on this metric.
PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ISX:BUDI'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.42 Med: 6.81 Max: 7.72
Current: 7.08
ISX:BUDI's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 59.46% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs ISX:BUDI: 7.08
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.
* 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:BUDI vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, PT Budi Starch & Sweetener 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 Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Budi Starch & Sweetener 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.
* 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 Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk (ISX:BUDI) has a Operating Margin % of 7.63% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 6.81. Over the past decade, PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.42 to 7.72. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk ranks #791 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk's Operating Margin % too high?
PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk's current Operating Margin % of 7.63% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 6.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.42 to a high of 7.72. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk's value of 7.63% is 45.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk ranks #791 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk ranks #791 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk's value of 7.63% is 45.1% above this benchmark. Historically, PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.42 to 7.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.81 vs. the industry median of 5.26, PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk 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. PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk's current Operating Margin % of 7.63% is 45.1% 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 PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk 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. PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk's current Operating Margin % is 7.63%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 6.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk (ISX:BUDI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp218.34, compared to a current price of Rp204.00 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.63%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 6.81 and 45.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk (ISX:BUDI), the current Operating Margin % is 7.63% 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 Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk (ISX:BUDI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of Rp204.00 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp218.34.
GuruFocus considers PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ISX:BUDI:
Operating Margin %: 7.63% (12% above median its 10-year median of 6.81)
GF Value™: Rp218.34 vs. price of Rp204.00 (6.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#791 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISX:BUDI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk Business Description
PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in offering cassava-based products and all derivative products produced from sweet potato, palm oil, copra, and other agricultural products. The company's operating segments are presented based on its products and include tapioca starch, sweeteners, sulfuric acid and others, and plastic packaging. The majority of its revenue is generated from the sale of tapioca starch. Geographically, the firm derives the majority of its revenue from the domestic market and also exports its products to other countries.
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