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Arab Potash CoAMM:APOT +0.05%82 Operating Margin % is 36.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 30.28. GuruFocus rates AMM:APOT with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of JOD28.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Agriculture companies, Arab Potash Co ranks better than 97.18% on this metric.
Arab Potash Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arab Potash Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AMM:APOT'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.07 Med: 30.28 Max: 58.19
Current: 35.94
AMM:APOT's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 97.18% of 248
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 6.97
vs AMM:APOT: 35.94
Arab Potash Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
Arab Potash Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was JOD74.9 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was JOD277.0 Mil.
Arab Potash Co (AMM:APOT) 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.
Arab Potash Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Arab Potash Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arab Potash 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.
AMM:APOT vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Arab Potash 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.
Arab Potash Co Operating Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Arab Potash Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arab Potash 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.
Arab Potash 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.
Arab Potash Co (AMM:APOT) has a Operating Margin % of 36.42% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Arab Potash Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 30.28. Over the past decade, Arab Potash Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.07 to 58.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Arab Potash Co ranks #7 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Arab Potash Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Arab Potash Co's current Operating Margin % of 36.42% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 30.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.07 to a high of 58.19. The Agriculture industry median Operating Margin % is 6.97. Arab Potash Co's value of 36.42% is 422.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arab Potash Co ranks #7 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arab Potash Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arab Potash Co's Operating Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Arab Potash Co ranks #7 out of 248 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Arab Potash Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.97. Arab Potash Co's value of 36.42% is 422.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Arab Potash Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.07 to 58.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.28 vs. the industry median of 6.97, Arab Potash Co has consistently been above 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 Agriculture company?
The median Operating Margin % among Agriculture companies is 6.97, based on 248 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. Arab Potash Co's current Operating Margin % of 36.42% is 422.5% above 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 Arab Potash Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arab Potash Co's current Operating Margin % is 36.42%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 30.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arab Potash Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Potash Co (AMM:APOT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD28.35, compared to a current price of JOD40.14 — trading 41.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 36.42%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 30.28 and 422.5% above the Agriculture industry median of 6.97. Arab Potash Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Arab Potash Co (AMM:APOT), the current Operating Margin % is 36.42% 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 Arab Potash Co (AMM:APOT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Potash Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JOD40.14 is trading 41.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of JOD28.35.
GuruFocus considers Arab Potash Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AMM:APOT:
Operating Margin %: 36.42% (20% above median its 10-year median of 30.28)
GF Value™: JOD28.35 vs. price of JOD40.14 (41.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 422.5% above the Agriculture median (#7 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMM:APOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arab Potash Co Ltd produces potash, potassium nitrate, and other derivatives. Its segments consist of Producing potash and Salt through Arab Potash Company, producing potassium nitrate and dicalcium phosphate through Arab Fertilizers and Chemical Industries, and Producing mixed salts and mud through Numeira Mixed Salts and Mud Company. Its sales are spread across China and India, the Far and Middle East, Africa, Europe, Canada, America, and Australia. The majority of the revenue comes from the china and India.
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