Clariant AGFRA:CLRN -0.92%66 Operating Margin % is 10.03% as of Dec. 2025, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 6.64. GuruFocus rates FRA:CLRN with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Clariant AG ranks better than 58.65% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Clariant AG's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €208 Mil. Clariant AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,073 Mil. Therefore, Clariant AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.03%.
Good Sign:
Clariant AG operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clariant AG's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CLRN'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6 Med: 6.64 Max: 9.27
Current: 7.94
FRA:CLRN's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 58.65% of 1584
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.025
vs FRA:CLRN: 7.94
Clariant AG's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
Clariant AG's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €208 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €333 Mil.
Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN) 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.
Clariant AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
Clariant AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clariant 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.
FRA:CLRN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Clariant 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.
Clariant AG Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Clariant AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clariant 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.
Clariant 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.
Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN) has a Operating Margin % of 10.03% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Clariant AG and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 6.64. Over the past decade, Clariant AG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.60 to 9.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #655 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Clariant AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Clariant AG's current Operating Margin % of 10.03% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 6.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 9.27. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Clariant AG's value of 10.03% is 66.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #655 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Clariant AG has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clariant AG's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #655 out of 1584 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Clariant AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Clariant AG's value of 10.03% is 66.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Clariant AG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.60 to 9.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.64 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Clariant 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. Clariant AG's current Operating Margin % of 10.03% is 66.5% 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 Clariant 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. Clariant AG's current Operating Margin % is 10.03%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 6.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clariant AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.64, compared to a current price of €8.05 — trading 24.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 10.03%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 6.64 and 66.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. Clariant AG's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN), the current Operating Margin % is 10.03% 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 Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.05 is trading 24.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.64.
GuruFocus considers Clariant AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CLRN:
Operating Margin %: 10.03% (51% above median its 10-year median of 6.64)
GF Value™: €10.64 vs. price of €8.05 (24.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.5% above the Chemicals median (#655 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CLRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clariant AG is a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company with world-wide operations. It develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells a broad range of specialty chemicals, which play a key role in its customers' manufacturing and treatment processes or add value to their end products. The company reports in three business areas: care chemicals, absorbents and additives and catalysts. Care chemicals mainly targets consumer end markets such as personal care and homecare, but it also has an industrial component. Absorbents and additives encompass Clariant's coatings and adhesives, absorbents, and plastics segments. Catalysts manufacturers process catalysts, mainly for petrochemical and syngas plants.
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