Operating Margin

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Price: 5.7 THB 3.64% Market Closed

Market Cap: 57.1B THB

0.1%

Declining

by 0.3%

Operating Margin shows how much profit a company makes from its regular business activities after covering operating costs. It helps measure how efficiently the company turns sales into profit.

Operating Margin

0.1%

Operating Income

$200.7m

Revenue

$5.2B

Operating Margin shows how much profit a company makes from its regular business activities after covering operating costs. It helps measure how efficiently the company turns sales into profit.

Operating Margin

0.1%

Operating Income

฿200.7m

Revenue

$5.2B

Peer Comparison

Country		Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
TH	B	Banpu PCL SET:BANPU	57.1B THB	Loading...
ID		Alamtri Resources Indonesia Tbk PT F:A640	144B EUR	Loading...
CN		China Shenhua Energy Co Ltd SSE:601088	796.3B CNY	Loading...
CA	C	Cameco Corp NYSE:CCJ	51.8B USD	Loading...
ID		Dian Swastatika Sentosa Tbk PT IDX:DSSA	809.5T IDR	Loading...
ZA	E	Exxaro Resources Ltd JSE:EXX	44.6B Zac	Loading...
ID		Bayan Resources Tbk PT IDX:BYAN	574.2T IDR	Loading...
CN		Shaanxi Coal Industry Co Ltd SSE:601225	208.2B CNY	Loading...
IN		Coal India Ltd NSE:COALINDIA	2.6T INR	Loading...
CN		China Coal Energy Co Ltd SSE:601898	174.1B CNY	Loading...
CN		Yankuang Energy Group Co Ltd SSE:600188	138.9B CNY	Loading...

Market Distribution

Min	-8 867.3%
30th Percentile	1.7%
Median	6.4%
70th Percentile	13.2%
Max	352.6%

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Banpu PCL
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Market Cap

57.1B THB

Industry

Energy

In the bustling landscape of Southeast Asia, Banpu PCL has carved out its niche as one of the region's leading players in the energy sector. Originating from Thailand in the early 1980s, Banpu has evolved from a mere coal-mining operation into a globally diversified energy conglomerate. The journey began with coal mines in Thailand and Indonesia, as Banpu mined the 'black gold' that fueled much of Asia's growing economies. As the company expanded its resources and reach, its vision grew bolder. Not confining itself just to coal, Banpu began to strategically invest in power generation, ensuring stability and sustainability amidst the dynamic energy demands of the 21st century. Today, Banpu's business model is an intricate tapestry woven from diverse threads of energy production. At its core, coal mining remains vital, with operations not only in Indonesia and Australia but also ventures extending to China and Mongolia. Simultaneously, Banpu has become a formidable force in natural gas and renewable energy, reflecting a conscious pivot towards a broader energy portfolio. With investments spreading into solar and wind power projects, the company aims to balance traditional energy sources with emergent, sustainable alternatives. The power generation sector especially has been a key contributor to Banpu's revenue stream, solidifying its status as a pivotal energy provider in a region eager to balance growth with ecological responsibility. Through strategic acquisitions and foresight, Banpu has sculpted an impressive path forward, positioning itself as an influential energy conglomerate in Asia and beyond.

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