Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PTPPAAY 87 Operating Margin % is 12.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 14.71. GuruFocus rates PPAAY with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT ranks worse than 54.11% on this metric.
Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT (OTCPK:PPAAY) 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.
Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT Operating Margin % Related Terms
Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT 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.
Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT Operating Margin % Chart
Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT Annual Data
PPAAY vs ATO, NI, UGI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT'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.
Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT's Operating Margin % falls into.
Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT 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.
Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT (PPAAY) has a Operating Margin % of 12.99% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 14.71. Over the past decade, Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.03 to 18.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT ranks #270 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT's Operating Margin % too high?
Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT's current Operating Margin % of 12.99% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 14.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.03 to a high of 18.71. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT's value of 12.99% is 13.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT ranks #270 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT's Operating Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT ranks #270 out of 499 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT's value of 12.99% is 13.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.03 to 18.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.71 vs. the industry median of 14.97, Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.97, based on 499 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. Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT's current Operating Margin % of 12.99% is 13.2% 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 Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT's current Operating Margin % is 12.99%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 14.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT (PPAAY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.15, compared to a current price of $4.10 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.99%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 14.71 and 13.2% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.97. Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT (PPAAY), the current Operating Margin % is 12.99% 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 Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT (PPAAY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.10 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.15.
GuruFocus considers Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PPAAY:
Operating Margin %: 12.99% (12% below median its 10-year median of 14.71)
GF Value™: $5.15 vs. price of $4.10 (20.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.2% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#270 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PPAAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT Business Description
Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT is an Indonesian natural gas company of which the Republic of Indonesia holds a majority stake. PGN is involved in the transmission and distribution of natural gas. The company's segments include Natural gas trading and transmission, Exploration and production of oil and gas, and Other operation.
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