Premier Marketing PCLPRMKF 72 Operating Margin % is 8.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 10.99. GuruFocus rates PRMKF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.26. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Premier Marketing PCL ranks better than 90.97% on this metric.
Premier Marketing PCL (OTCPK:PRMKF) 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.
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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).
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Premier Marketing PCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
Premier Marketing PCL Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Premier Marketing 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.
PRMKF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Premier Marketing 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.
Premier Marketing PCL Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Marketing PCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier Marketing PCL's Operating Margin % falls into.
Premier Marketing 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.
Premier Marketing 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.
Premier Marketing PCL (PRMKF) has a Operating Margin % of 8.79% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Premier Marketing PCL and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 10.99. Over the past decade, Premier Marketing PCL's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.92 to 15.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Marketing PCL ranks #28 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Premier Marketing PCL's Operating Margin % too high?
Premier Marketing PCL's current Operating Margin % of 8.79% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 10.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.92 to a high of 15.01. The Retail - Defensive industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. Premier Marketing PCL's value of 8.79% is 168.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Marketing PCL ranks #28 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Premier Marketing PCL has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Marketing PCL's Operating Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Premier Marketing PCL ranks #28 out of 310 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Premier Marketing PCL in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. Premier Marketing PCL's value of 8.79% is 168.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Premier Marketing PCL's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.92 to 15.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.99 vs. the industry median of 3.28, Premier Marketing PCL 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.28, based on 310 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. Premier Marketing PCL's current Operating Margin % of 8.79% is 168.4% 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 Premier Marketing PCL and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier Marketing PCL's current Operating Margin % is 8.79%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 10.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Premier Marketing PCL stock overvalued right now?
Premier Marketing PCL (PRMKF) has a current Operating Margin % of 8.79%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.26, compared to a current price of $0.24 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.79%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 10.99 and 168.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.28. Premier Marketing PCL's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Premier Marketing PCL (PRMKF), the current Operating Margin % is 8.79% 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 Premier Marketing PCL (PRMKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Marketing PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.24 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.26.
Key valuation signals for PRMKF:
Operating Margin %: 8.79% (20% below median its 10-year median of 10.99)
GF Value™: $0.26 vs. price of $0.24 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 168.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#28 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRMKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Premier Marketing PCL is engaged in the distribution of consumer products. The company operates through three segments which include Distribution of consumer products, Manufacture of food, and Cold storage warehouse and services. It generates maximum revenue from the Manufacture of food segment. Its products consist of varieties of snacks, food and beverages, confectioneries, nutritional food and pastilles, pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements, personal care, and household products. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Thailand.
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