Symrise AGCHIX:SY1D 89 Operating Margin % is 9.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 13.76. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SY1D with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €88.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Symrise AG ranks better than 76.21% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Symrise AG's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €219 Mil. Symrise AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,376 Mil. Therefore, Symrise AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.21%.
Warning Sign:
Symrise AG operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Symrise AG's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SY1d'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.33 Med: 13.76 Max: 14.42
Current: 12.54
CHIX:SY1d's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 76.21% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.02
vs CHIX:SY1d: 12.54
Symrise AG's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -1.70% per year.
Symrise AG's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €219 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €618 Mil.
Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1d) 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.
Symrise AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Symrise AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Symrise AG'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.
CHIX:SY1D vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Symrise AG'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.
Symrise AG Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Symrise AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Symrise AG'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.
Symrise AG'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.
Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D) has a Operating Margin % of 9.21% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Symrise AG and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 13.76. Over the past decade, Symrise AG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.33 to 14.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #377 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Symrise AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Symrise AG's current Operating Margin % of 9.21% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 13.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.33 to a high of 14.42. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Symrise AG's value of 9.21% is 53% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #377 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Symrise AG has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symrise AG's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #377 out of 1585 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Symrise AG in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Symrise AG's value of 9.21% is 53% above this benchmark. Historically, Symrise AG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.33 to 14.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.76 vs. the industry median of 6.02, Symrise AG 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 6.02, based on 1,585 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. Symrise AG's current Operating Margin % of 9.21% is 53% 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 Symrise AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symrise AG's current Operating Margin % is 9.21%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 13.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symrise AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €88.00, compared to a current price of €76.81 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.21%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 13.76 and 53% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. Symrise AG's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 8 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 Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D), the current Operating Margin % is 9.21% 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 Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €76.81 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €88.00.
GuruFocus considers Symrise AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SY1D:
Operating Margin %: 9.21% (33% below median its 10-year median of 13.76)
GF Value™: €88.00 vs. price of €76.81 (12.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53% above the Chemicals median (#377 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SY1D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Symrise is a global supplier of ingredients for fragrances and flavourings across the food, beverage, household products, and pharmaceutical industries. With an estimated 12% market share, it is the world's fourth-largest supplier of fragrances and flavourings. The company was created after a 2003 merger of two companies that originated in 1874 and 1919. With almost 13,000 employees, Symrise produces 35,000 products sourced from 10,000 mostly natural raw materials such as vanilla, citrus, blossoms, and plant or animal materials for more than 6,000 customers.
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