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.
Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Thoresen Thai Agencies 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.
Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL Operating Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
Thoresen Thai Agencies 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.
Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL (THAFF) has a Operating Margin % of -3.14% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL ranks #403 out of 545 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL's Operating Margin % too high?
Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL's current Operating Margin % is -3.14%. Based on the distribution chart, Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL ranks #403 out of 545 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL's Operating Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL ranks #403 out of 545 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.93. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Operating Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 5.93, based on 545 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. 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 Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL's current Operating Margin % is -3.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL stock overvalued right now?
Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL (THAFF) has a current Operating Margin % of -3.14%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.23, compared to a current price of $0.20 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -3.14%. Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL (THAFF), the current Operating Margin % is -3.14% 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 Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL (THAFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.20 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.23.
Key valuation signals for THAFF:
Operating Margin %: -3.14%
GF Value™: $0.23 vs. price of $0.20 (13% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the THAFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Thoresen Thai Agencies PCL is an investment holding company. The company operates in five main segments: shipping, offshore service, agrochemical, food and beverage, and investment. Its activities include ownership of dry bulk vessels, certain shipping services, offshore services related to oil and gas, production and sales of fertilizers, coal trading, warehouse, and logistics services, and food and beverage. The maximum revenue is derived from the Offshore Service segment.
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