Powermatic Data SystemsSGX:BCY +2.86%80 Operating Margin % is 54.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 30.49. GuruFocus rates SGX:BCY with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of S$3.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Powermatic Data Systems ranks better than 99.47% on this metric.
Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) 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).
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.
Powermatic Data Systems Operating Margin % Related Terms
Powermatic Data Systems Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Powermatic Data Systems'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.
SGX:BCY vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Powermatic Data Systems'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.
Powermatic Data Systems Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Powermatic Data Systems's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powermatic Data Systems's Operating Margin % falls into.
Powermatic Data Systems 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.
Powermatic Data Systems's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) has a Operating Margin % of 54.09% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Powermatic Data Systems and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 30.49. Over the past decade, Powermatic Data Systems' Operating Margin % has ranged from 15.37 to 44.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #13 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is Powermatic Data Systems' Operating Margin % too high?
Powermatic Data Systems' current Operating Margin % of 54.09% is 77% above median its 10-year median of 30.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.37 to a high of 44.73. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Powermatic Data Systems' value of 54.09% is 1319.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #13 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Powermatic Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powermatic Data Systems' Operating Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #13 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Powermatic Data Systems in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Powermatic Data Systems' value of 54.09% is 1319.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Powermatic Data Systems' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 15.37 to 44.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.49 vs. the industry median of 3.81, Powermatic Data Systems 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 Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.81, based on 2,472 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. Powermatic Data Systems's current Operating Margin % of 54.09% is 1319.7% 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 Powermatic Data Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Powermatic Data Systems's current Operating Margin % is 54.09%, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 30.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Powermatic Data Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$3.71, compared to a current price of S$3.60 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 54.09%, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 30.49 and 1319.7% above the Hardware industry median of 3.81. Powermatic Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY), the current Operating Margin % is 54.09% 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 Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powermatic Data Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$3.60 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$3.71.
GuruFocus considers Powermatic Data Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:BCY:
Operating Margin %: 54.09% (77% above median its 10-year median of 30.49)
GF Value™: S$3.71 vs. price of S$3.60 (3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1319.7% above the Hardware median (#13 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:BCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Powermatic Data Systems Ltd operates in the communication equipment business. The company's operating segment includes Wireless connectivity products; Property and Corporate holding and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Wireless connectivity products segment. The Wireless connectivity products segment comprises the manufacturing, sales, marketing, and distribution of wireless connectivity products. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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