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Southern Packaging GroupSGX:BQP 36 Operating Margin % is 7.60% as of Dec. 2025, which is 322% above its 10-year median of 1.80. GuruFocus rates SGX:BQP with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Packaging & Containers companies, Southern Packaging Group ranks worse than 70.45% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Packaging Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:BQP'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.11 Med: 1.8 Max: 8.07
Current: 2.06
SGX:BQP's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 70.45% of 396
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.275
vs SGX:BQP: 2.06
Southern Packaging Group (SGX:BQP) 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.
Southern Packaging Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Southern Packaging Group 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.
SGX:BQP vs SW, PKG, IP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Southern Packaging Group'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.
Southern Packaging Group Operating Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Southern Packaging Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Packaging Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Southern Packaging Group 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.
Southern Packaging Group'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.
Southern Packaging Group (SGX:BQP) has a Operating Margin % of 7.60% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Southern Packaging Group and its competitors. This is 322% above median its historical median of 1.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Packaging Group ranks #279 out of 396 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is Southern Packaging Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Southern Packaging Group's current Operating Margin % of 7.60% is 322% above median its 10-year median of 1.80. The Packaging & Containers industry median Operating Margin % is 5.28. Southern Packaging Group's value of 7.60% is 44.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Packaging Group ranks #279 out of 396 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Packaging Group has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Packaging Group's Operating Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Southern Packaging Group ranks #279 out of 396 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Southern Packaging Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.28. Southern Packaging Group's value of 7.60% is 44.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.80 vs. the industry median of 5.28, Southern Packaging Group 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.28, based on 396 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. Southern Packaging Group's current Operating Margin % of 7.60% is 44.1% 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 Southern Packaging Group and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Packaging Group's current Operating Margin % is 7.60%, which is 322% above median its own 10-year median of 1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Packaging Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Packaging Group (SGX:BQP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.42, compared to a current price of S$0.32 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.60%, which is 322% above median its 10-year median of 1.80 and 44.1% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.28. Southern Packaging Group's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Southern Packaging Group (SGX:BQP), the current Operating Margin % is 7.60% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Southern Packaging Group (SGX:BQP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Packaging Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.32 is trading 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.42.
GuruFocus considers Southern Packaging Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:BQP:
Operating Margin %: 7.60% (322% above median its 10-year median of 1.80)
GF Value™: S$0.42 vs. price of S$0.32 (23.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.1% above the Packaging & Containers median (#279 of 396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:BQP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Packaging Group Ltd is engaged in the production of flexible and rigid packaging products used in the food, medical, personal grooming, and household industries. It has three segments Flexible packaging segment mainly manufactures plastic packaging bags with designs supplied by customers for the pharmaceutical industry, food and beverage industry, and hygiene industry; the Rigid packaging segment mainly manufactures polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles together with the printing of design onto the bottle for the pharmaceutical industry, food and beverage industry, and hygiene industry; property development segment refers to business of developing and holding property for future sale in the ordinary course of business or earn rental income.
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