Advance ZincTekFRA:BBJ 72 Operating Margin % is 15.19% as of Dec. 2025, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 11.94. GuruFocus rates FRA:BBJ with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.52. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Advance ZincTek ranks better than 82.07% on this metric.
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.
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Advance ZincTek Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Advance ZincTek'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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Advance ZincTek'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.
Advance ZincTek Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Advance ZincTek's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advance ZincTek'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.
Advance ZincTek's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Advance ZincTek (FRA:BBJ) has a Operating Margin % of 15.19% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Advance ZincTek and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 11.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Advance ZincTek ranks #284 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Advance ZincTek's Operating Margin % too high?
Advance ZincTek's current Operating Margin % of 15.19% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 11.94. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Advance ZincTek's value of 15.19% is 152.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advance ZincTek ranks #284 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Advance ZincTek has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advance ZincTek's Operating Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Advance ZincTek ranks #284 out of 1584 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Advance ZincTek in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Advance ZincTek's value of 15.19% is 152.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.94 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Advance ZincTek 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. Advance ZincTek's current Operating Margin % of 15.19% is 152.1% 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 Advance ZincTek 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. Advance ZincTek's current Operating Margin % is 15.19%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 11.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advance ZincTek stock overvalued right now?
Advance ZincTek (FRA:BBJ) has a current Operating Margin % of 15.19%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.52, compared to a current price of €0.41 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.19%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 11.94 and 152.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. Advance ZincTek's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Advance ZincTek (FRA:BBJ), the current Operating Margin % is 15.19% 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 Advance ZincTek (FRA:BBJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advance ZincTek stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.41 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.52.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BBJ:
Operating Margin %: 15.19% (27% above median its 10-year median of 11.94)
GF Value™: €0.52 vs. price of €0.41 (20.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 152.1% above the Chemicals median (#284 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BBJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advance ZincTek Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of aluminium oxide powder (Alusion), zinc oxide dispersions, and zinc oxide powder (collectively ZinClear) for the Personal Care Sector. The company operates in a single segment which is the Personal Care segment which produces and distributes dispersions of mineral-only UV filters in cosmetic emollients used for sunscreen, skincare and pharmaceutical formulations, as well as alumina plate-like powders used for cosmetic applications. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from United States of America and Canada, Australia, and the Rest of the world.
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