MISR Chemical IndustriesCAI:MICH +0.05%91 Operating Margin % is 43.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 42.76. GuruFocus rates CAI:MICH with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of E£31.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, MISR Chemical Industries ranks better than 99.68% on this metric.
MISR Chemical Industries (CAI:MICH) 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.
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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.
MISR Chemical Industries Operating Margin % Related Terms
MISR Chemical Industries Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Chemicals subindustry, MISR Chemical Industries'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.
MISR Chemical Industries Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, MISR Chemical Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MISR Chemical Industries's Operating Margin % falls into.
MISR Chemical Industries Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
MISR Chemical Industries's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2024 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.
MISR Chemical Industries (CAI:MICH) has a Operating Margin % of 43.30% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on MISR Chemical Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.76. Over the past decade, MISR Chemical Industries' Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.30 to 61.61. According to the industry distribution chart, MISR Chemical Industries ranks #5 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is MISR Chemical Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
MISR Chemical Industries' current Operating Margin % of 43.30% is near median its 10-year median of 42.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.30 to a high of 61.61. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. MISR Chemical Industries' value of 43.30% is 618.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MISR Chemical Industries ranks #5 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MISR Chemical Industries has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MISR Chemical Industries' Operating Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, MISR Chemical Industries ranks #5 out of 1575 companies for Operating Margin %. This places MISR Chemical Industries in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. MISR Chemical Industries' value of 43.30% is 618.1% above this benchmark. Historically, MISR Chemical Industries' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.30 to 61.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.76 vs. the industry median of 6.03, MISR Chemical Industries 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Operating Margin % among Chemicals companies is 6.03, based on 1,575 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. MISR Chemical Industries's current Operating Margin % of 43.30% is 618.1% 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 MISR Chemical Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MISR Chemical Industries's current Operating Margin % is 43.30%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MISR Chemical Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MISR Chemical Industries (CAI:MICH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£31.07, compared to a current price of E£38.01 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 43.30%, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.76 and 618.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. MISR Chemical Industries' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 9 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 MISR Chemical Industries (CAI:MICH), the current Operating Margin % is 43.30% 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 MISR Chemical Industries (CAI:MICH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MISR Chemical Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£38.01 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£31.07.
GuruFocus considers MISR Chemical Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:MICH:
Operating Margin %: 43.30% (near median its 10-year median of 42.76)
GF Value™: E£31.07 vs. price of E£38.01 (22.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 618.1% above the Chemicals median (#5 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:MICH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MISR Chemical Industries Ltd manufactures chemical products. Its product portfolio comprises of Compressed hydrogen gas, Liquid chlorine, Liquid caustic soda, Sodium hypochlorite, Soda caustic soda and hydrochloric acid.
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