The historical rank and industry rank for Plasticos Compuestos's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:ALKOM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.67 Med: -0.22 Max: 1.15
Current: -0.18
XPAR:ALKOM's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 73.46% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs XPAR:ALKOM: -0.18
Plasticos Compuestos (XPAR:ALKOM) 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.
Plasticos Compuestos Net Margin % Related Terms
Plasticos Compuestos Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Plasticos Compuestos'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.
XPAR:ALKOM vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Plasticos Compuestos'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.
Plasticos Compuestos Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Plasticos Compuestos's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plasticos Compuestos'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.
Plasticos Compuestos (XPAR:ALKOM) has a Net Margin % of -1.03% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Plasticos Compuestos and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Plasticos Compuestos ranks #1165 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Plasticos Compuestos' Net Margin % too high?
Plasticos Compuestos' current Net Margin % is -1.03%. Based on the distribution chart, Plasticos Compuestos ranks #1165 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Plasticos Compuestos has a GF Score™ of 18/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plasticos Compuestos' Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Plasticos Compuestos ranks #1165 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This places Plasticos Compuestos in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. 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 3.91, based on 1,586 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. 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 Plasticos Compuestos and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plasticos Compuestos's current Net Margin % is -1.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plasticos Compuestos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plasticos Compuestos (XPAR:ALKOM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.27, compared to a current price of €0.79 — trading 37.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -1.03%. Plasticos Compuestos' overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 4 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 Plasticos Compuestos (XPAR:ALKOM), the current Net Margin % is -1.03% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Plasticos Compuestos (XPAR:ALKOM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plasticos Compuestos stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.79 is trading 37.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.27.
GuruFocus considers Plasticos Compuestos to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALKOM:
Net Margin %: -1.03%
GF Value™: €1.27 vs. price of €0.79 (37.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALKOM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plasticos Compuestos SA is engaged in designing, producing, and selling mineral concentrates (fillers) and color, additive concentrates (masterbatches), and other compounds for the plastic processing industry. The product portfolio includes color masterbatches, black masterbatches, white masterbatches, additives, compostable resins, and mineral concentrates. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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