PT Barito Pacific TbkSTU:OB8 +4.62%82 Operating Margin % is 19.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 17.96. GuruFocus rates STU:OB8 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, PT Barito Pacific Tbk ranks worse than 69.07% on this metric.
PT Barito Pacific Tbk has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
PT Barito Pacific Tbk (STU:OB8) 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.
PT Barito Pacific Tbk Operating Margin % Related Terms
PT Barito Pacific Tbk Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PT Barito Pacific Tbk'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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, PT Barito Pacific 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 Barito Pacific Tbk Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, PT Barito Pacific Tbk's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Barito Pacific Tbk's Operating Margin % falls into.
PT Barito Pacific 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 Barito Pacific 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 Barito Pacific Tbk (STU:OB8) has a Operating Margin % of 19.26% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on PT Barito Pacific Tbk and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.96. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Barito Pacific Tbk ranks #1094 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is PT Barito Pacific Tbk's Operating Margin % too high?
PT Barito Pacific Tbk's current Operating Margin % of 19.26% is near median its 10-year median of 17.96. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. PT Barito Pacific Tbk's value of 19.26% is 219.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Barito Pacific Tbk ranks #1094 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Barito Pacific Tbk has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Barito Pacific Tbk's Operating Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, PT Barito Pacific Tbk ranks #1094 out of 1584 companies for Operating Margin %. This places PT Barito Pacific Tbk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. PT Barito Pacific Tbk's value of 19.26% is 219.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.96 vs. the industry median of 6.03, PT Barito Pacific 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 Chemicals company?
The median Operating Margin % among Chemicals companies is 6.03, based on 1,584 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 Barito Pacific Tbk's current Operating Margin % of 19.26% is 219.7% 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 Barito Pacific Tbk and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Barito Pacific Tbk's current Operating Margin % is 19.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Barito Pacific Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Barito Pacific Tbk (STU:OB8) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.15, compared to a current price of €0.07 — trading 54.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 19.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.96 and 219.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. PT Barito Pacific Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 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 Barito Pacific Tbk (STU:OB8), the current Operating Margin % is 19.26% 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 Barito Pacific Tbk (STU:OB8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Barito Pacific Tbk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.07 is trading 54.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.15.
GuruFocus considers PT Barito Pacific Tbk to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:OB8:
Operating Margin %: 19.26% (near median its 10-year median of 17.96)
GF Value™: €0.15 vs. price of €0.07 (54.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 219.7% above the Chemicals median (#1094 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:OB8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Barito Pacific Tbk business activities comprises of renewable energy, transportation and holding company activities. The company's activities mainly comprise of holding company activities, the Company has petrochemical and refinery, building and hotel management, energy and resource , property and other segments. The company's segment includes Petrochemical and refinery; Building and hotel management (property); Energy and resources; and Others. The company generates majority of revenue from Petrochemical and refinery. The Group operates in Indonesia and Singapore.
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