Operating Margin - Ratch Group PCL (SET:RATCH)

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Price: 30 THB 2.56%

Market Cap: 65.3B THB

10.9%

Current

Average

13.8%

Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin

10.9%

Operating Profit

2.6B

Revenue

23.5B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country		Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
TH	R	Ratch Group PCL SET:RATCH	65.3B THB	11%
DE		Uniper SE XETRA:UN01	562.9B EUR	-2%
US		Vistra Corp NYSE:VST	57.6B USD	12%
SA		ACWA Power Co SAU:2082	184.5B SAR	30%
IN		NTPC Ltd NSE:NTPC	3.2T INR	19%
IN		Adani Power Ltd NSE:ADANIPOWER	2.8T INR	29%
CN		CGN Power Co Ltd SZSE:003816	194.4B CNY	26%
CN		China National Nuclear Power Co Ltd SSE:601985	179.8B CNY	35%
TH	G	Gulf Energy Development PCL SET:GULF	605.1B THB	17%
US		Talen Energy Corp NASDAQ:TLN	16.3B USD	11%
CN		SDIC Power Holdings Co Ltd SSE:600886	110.1B CNY	33%

Ratch Group PCL
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Market Cap

65.3B THB

Industry

Utilities

Ratch Group Public Company Limited, originally established as a subsidiary of the state-owned Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, has transpired into one of Southeast Asia's prominent independent power producers. This evolution is rooted deeply in its strategic focus on harnessing the growing demand for energy across the region. The company generates revenue primarily by operating, developing, and investing in a diversified portfolio of power plants that include traditional thermal and hydroelectric assets, as well as renewable energy ventures such as wind and solar. Its comprehensive approach combines both conventional and green energy sources, enabling the company to adapt and thrive amidst the global transition towards sustainability. By providing stable and reliable electricity, Ratch Group ensures a steady cash flow with long-term power purchasing agreements, mostly secured with governmental and large industrial clients, thus underpinning its financial stability. In recent years, Ratch Group has strategically expanded its footprint beyond Thailand, making calculated investments into neighboring countries such as Laos, Australia, and Indonesia to capitalize on the broader regional demand for power. This expansion strategy is emblematic of its agility and vision to align with global energy trends, particularly the pivot towards renewable energy solutions. The company’s forward-looking approach is not only cemented in its diversified energy mix but also in its commitment to modernizing and optimizing its existing infrastructure, adopting advanced technological solutions to enhance operational efficiencies and performance. Even as the energy sector faces increasing pressure to adapt to environmental concerns, Ratch Group navigates these challenges by pursuing environmentally responsible projects, thereby maintaining its competitiveness and ensuring that it remains at the forefront of the industry.

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Ratch Group PCL
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