Pan Jamaica GroupXJAM:PJAM -5.22%98 Operating Margin % is 6.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 9.59. GuruFocus rates XJAM:PJAM with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD62.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 116 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Pan Jamaica Group ranks worse than 57.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pan Jamaica Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XJAM:PJAM'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.95 Med: 9.59 Max: 56.14
Current: 7.69
XJAM:PJAM's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 57.76% of 116
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 8.975
vs XJAM:PJAM: 7.69
Pan Jamaica Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Pan Jamaica Group (XJAM:PJAM) 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).
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Pan Jamaica Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Pan Jamaica Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pan Jamaica Group'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.
XJAM:PJAM vs KO, PEP, MNST: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Pan Jamaica 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.
Pan Jamaica Group Operating Margin % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pan Jamaica Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pan Jamaica Group'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.
Pan Jamaica 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.
Pan Jamaica Group (XJAM:PJAM) has a Operating Margin % of 6.60% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Pan Jamaica Group and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 9.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Pan Jamaica Group ranks #67 out of 116 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is Pan Jamaica Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Pan Jamaica Group's current Operating Margin % of 6.60% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 9.59. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Operating Margin % is 8.98. Pan Jamaica Group's value of 6.60% is 26.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pan Jamaica Group ranks #67 out of 116 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pan Jamaica Group has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pan Jamaica Group's Operating Margin % compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Pan Jamaica Group ranks #67 out of 116 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Pan Jamaica Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.98. Pan Jamaica Group's value of 6.60% is 26.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.59 vs. the industry median of 8.98, Pan Jamaica Group has consistently been below 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Operating Margin % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 8.98, based on 116 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. Pan Jamaica Group's current Operating Margin % of 6.60% is 26.5% below 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 Pan Jamaica Group and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pan Jamaica Group's current Operating Margin % is 6.60%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 9.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pan Jamaica Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan Jamaica Group (XJAM:PJAM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD62.71, compared to a current price of JMD44.09 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.60%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 9.59 and 26.5% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 8.98. Pan Jamaica Group's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 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 Pan Jamaica Group (XJAM:PJAM), the current Operating Margin % is 6.60% 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 Pan Jamaica Group (XJAM:PJAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan Jamaica Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JMD44.09 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD62.71.
GuruFocus considers Pan Jamaica Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:PJAM:
Operating Margin %: 6.60% (31% below median its 10-year median of 9.59)
GF Value™: JMD62.71 vs. price of JMD44.09 (29.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.5% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#67 of 116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:PJAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pan Jamaica Group Ltd is a Caribbean-based multinational holding company. It acquires, holds, and operates businesses in the Caribbean, Europe and the Americas. The company's business is divided into five segments: i) The Property and Infrastructure segment focuses on the development and management of real estate and related infrastructure. ii) The Financial Services segment provides products and services to institutional and individual investors. iii) The Global Services segment includes logistics-related operations. iv) The Specialty Foods segment is engaged in agriculture, processing, distribution and/or retail of food and drink. v) Corporate services, which comprises interest and investment income. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Specialty Foods segment.
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