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PT Surya Citra Media TbkPTBKF 82 Operating Margin % is 21.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 26.35. GuruFocus rates PTBKF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.04. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Media - Diversified companies, PT Surya Citra Media Tbk ranks better than 85.84% on this metric.
PT Surya Citra Media Tbk has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
PT Surya Citra Media Tbk (OTCPK:PTBKF) 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 Surya Citra Media Tbk Operating Margin % Related Terms
PT Surya Citra Media 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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, PT Surya Citra Media 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 Surya Citra Media Tbk Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's Operating Margin % falls into.
PT Surya Citra Media 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.
PT Surya Citra Media 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 Surya Citra Media Tbk (PTBKF) has a Operating Margin % of 21.16% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on PT Surya Citra Media Tbk and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 26.35. Over the past decade, PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.21 to 44.28. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Surya Citra Media Tbk ranks #143 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's Operating Margin % too high?
PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's current Operating Margin % of 21.16% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 26.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.21 to a high of 44.28. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.52. PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's value of 21.16% is 739.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Surya Citra Media Tbk ranks #143 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PT Surya Citra Media Tbk has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's Operating Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, PT Surya Citra Media Tbk ranks #143 out of 1010 companies for Operating Margin %. This places PT Surya Citra Media Tbk in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.52. PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's value of 21.16% is 739.7% above this benchmark. Historically, PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.21 to 44.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.35 vs. the industry median of 2.52, PT Surya Citra Media 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.52, based on 1,010 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 Surya Citra Media Tbk's current Operating Margin % of 21.16% is 739.7% 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 Surya Citra Media Tbk and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's current Operating Margin % is 21.16%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 26.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Surya Citra Media Tbk stock overvalued right now?
PT Surya Citra Media Tbk (PTBKF) has a current Operating Margin % of 21.16%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.04, compared to a current price of $0.05 — trading 32% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 21.16%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 26.35 and 739.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.52. PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Surya Citra Media Tbk (PTBKF), the current Operating Margin % is 21.16% 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 Surya Citra Media Tbk (PTBKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Surya Citra Media Tbk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.05 is trading 32% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.04.
Key valuation signals for PTBKF:
Operating Margin %: 21.16% (20% below median its 10-year median of 26.35)
GF Value™: $0.04 vs. price of $0.05 (32% above fair value)
Industry Position: 739.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#143 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PTBKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Surya Citra Media Tbk engages mainly in activities related to multimedia services. is a holdings company that provides multimedia services, the television broadcasting industry. The group classifies into four main business Television and other multimedia platform, Digital, Content creation and production support, Marketing services. The company generates majority of revenue from Television and other multimedia platform.
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