Wacker Chemie AGWKCMF -0.09%63 Net Margin % is 0.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 4.56. GuruFocus rates WKCMF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Wacker Chemie AG ranks worse than 89.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wacker Chemie AG's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WKCMF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.97 Med: 4.56 Max: 17.6
Current: -14.83
WKCMF's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 89.65% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs WKCMF: -14.83
Wacker Chemie AG (OTCPK:WKCMF) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Wacker Chemie AG Net Margin % Related Terms
Wacker Chemie AG Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wacker Chemie AG's Net 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Wacker Chemie AG's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Wacker Chemie AG Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Wacker Chemie AG's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wacker Chemie AG's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) has a Net Margin % of 0.74% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Wacker Chemie AG and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 4.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #1421 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is Wacker Chemie AG's Net Margin % too high?
Wacker Chemie AG's current Net Margin % of 0.74% is 84% below median its 10-year median of 4.56. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Wacker Chemie AG's value of 0.74% is 81% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #1421 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wacker Chemie AG has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wacker Chemie AG's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #1421 out of 1585 companies for Net Margin %. This places Wacker Chemie AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Wacker Chemie AG's value of 0.74% is 81% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.56 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Wacker Chemie AG 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 Net Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.89, based on 1,585 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Wacker Chemie AG's current Net Margin % of 0.74% is 81% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Wacker Chemie AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wacker Chemie AG's current Net Margin % is 0.74%, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 4.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wacker Chemie AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.52, compared to a current price of $110.11 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.74%, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 4.56 and 81% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. Wacker Chemie AG's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF), the current Net Margin % is 0.74% 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 Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $110.11 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $86.52.
GuruFocus considers Wacker Chemie AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WKCMF:
Net Margin %: 0.74% (84% below median its 10-year median of 4.56)
GF Value™: $86.52 vs. price of $110.11 (27.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81% below the Chemicals median (#1421 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WKCMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wacker Chemie AG manufactures and sells chemicals and silicon-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The Wacker Silicones segment, which generates the majority revenue of any segment, sells silicon- and methanol-based products, including durable insulators, lubricants, and sealants. The Wacker Polymers segment provides chemical binders and additives used in construction industry products. The Wacker Biosolutions segment sells chemicals to the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. The Wacker Polysilicon segment sells material for solar power and semiconductors. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, China, India, Asia and South Korea.
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