Samchully CoXKRX:004690 -2.14%71 Operating Margin % is 6.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 161% above its 10-year median of 2.33. GuruFocus rates XKRX:004690 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩94,803.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Samchully Co ranks worse than 82.97% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Samchully Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₩110,153 Mil. Samchully Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₩1,809,516 Mil. Therefore, Samchully Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.09%.
Good Sign:
Samchully Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Samchully Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:004690'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.58 Med: 2.33 Max: 3.28
Current: 3.28
XKRX:004690's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 82.97% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.97
vs XKRX:004690: 3.28
Samchully Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.
Samchully Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₩110,153 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₩172,899 Mil.
Samchully Co (XKRX:004690) 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.
Samchully Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Samchully Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samchully Co'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.
XKRX:004690 vs ATO, NI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Samchully Co'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.
Samchully Co Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Samchully Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samchully Co'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.
Samchully Co'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.
Samchully Co (XKRX:004690) has a Operating Margin % of 6.09% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Samchully Co and its competitors. This is 161% above median its historical median of 2.33. Over the past decade, Samchully Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.58 to 3.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Samchully Co ranks #414 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 83%.
Is Samchully Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Samchully Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.09% is 161% above median its 10-year median of 2.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.58 to a high of 3.28. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. Samchully Co's value of 6.09% is 59.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samchully Co ranks #414 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Samchully Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samchully Co's Operating Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Samchully Co ranks #414 out of 499 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Samchully Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. Samchully Co's value of 6.09% is 59.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Samchully Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.58 to 3.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.33 vs. the industry median of 14.97, Samchully Co 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.97, based on 499 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. Samchully Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.09% is 59.3% 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 Samchully Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samchully Co's current Operating Margin % is 6.09%, which is 161% above median its own 10-year median of 2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samchully Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samchully Co (XKRX:004690) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩94,803.56, compared to a current price of ₩109,900.00 — trading 15.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.09%, which is 161% above median its 10-year median of 2.33 and 59.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.97. Samchully Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Samchully Co (XKRX:004690), the current Operating Margin % is 6.09% 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 Samchully Co (XKRX:004690) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samchully Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₩109,900.00 is trading 15.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩94,803.56.
GuruFocus considers Samchully Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:004690:
Operating Margin %: 6.09% (161% above median its 10-year median of 2.33)
GF Value™: ₩94,803.56 vs. price of ₩109,900.00 (15.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#414 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:004690 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samchully Co Ltd is a Korean utility company primarily involved in the generation, supply, and sale of natural gas and electricity. Its Energy Business encompasses its city gas and power generation activities. The company supplies natural gas mainly to households and industrial entities around the Incheon and Gyeonggi-do metro areas in South Korea through its gas pipeline network. Samchully's power generation unit brings in revenue from the sale of electricity and heat produced by its liquefied natural gas-powered energy generation facilities.
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