Ems-Chemie Holding AGEMSHF 72 Operating Margin % is 29.20% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 27.50. GuruFocus rates EMSHF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $715.16. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks better than 97.66% on this metric.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG (OTCPK:EMSHF) 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.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ems-Chemie Holding AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ems-Chemie Holding 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.
EMSHF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ems-Chemie Holding 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.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Operating Margin % falls into.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG 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.
Ems-Chemie Holding 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.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG (EMSHF) has a Operating Margin % of 29.20% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ems-Chemie Holding AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.50. Over the past decade, Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 22.53 to 29.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks #37 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Ems-Chemie Holding AG's current Operating Margin % of 29.20% is near median its 10-year median of 27.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.53 to a high of 29.13. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's value of 29.20% is 384.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks #37 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ems-Chemie Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks #37 out of 1584 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ems-Chemie Holding AG in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's value of 29.20% is 384.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Ems-Chemie Holding AG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 22.53 to 29.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.50 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Ems-Chemie Holding 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 6.03, based on 1,584 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. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's current Operating Margin % of 29.20% is 384.6% 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 Ems-Chemie Holding AG 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. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's current Operating Margin % is 29.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ems-Chemie Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Ems-Chemie Holding AG (EMSHF) has a current Operating Margin % of 29.20%. The stock's GF Value™ is $715.16, compared to a current price of $877.91 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 29.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.50 and 384.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 Ems-Chemie Holding AG (EMSHF), the current Operating Margin % is 29.20% 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 Ems-Chemie Holding AG (EMSHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ems-Chemie Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $877.91 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $715.16.
Key valuation signals for EMSHF:
Operating Margin %: 29.20% (near median its 10-year median of 27.50)
GF Value™: $715.16 vs. price of $877.91 (22.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 384.6% above the Chemicals median (#37 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EMSHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells a variety of chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into two segments based on product type: High-Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals. The High-Performance Polymers segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells plastic products to the automotive, electrical, and electronics industries. The Specialty Chemicals segment sells fibres, bonding agents for tires, and fusible bonding yarns for textiles and powder coating products. Geographically, the majority of its revenue comes from Europe and the rest from Asia, the Americas, and other regions.
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