IMCD NVFRA:INX +2.62%89 Operating Margin % is 6.64% as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 7.40. GuruFocus rates FRA:INX with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €141.13 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, IMCD NV ranks better than 57.98% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. IMCD NV's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €153 Mil. IMCD NV's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,305 Mil. Therefore, IMCD NV's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.64%.
Good Sign:
IMCD NV operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for IMCD NV's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:INX'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.56 Med: 7.4 Max: 10.03
Current: 7.77
FRA:INX's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 57.98% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.02
vs FRA:INX: 7.77
IMCD NV's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.
IMCD NV's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €153 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €371 Mil.
IMCD NV (FRA:INX) 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.
IMCD NV Operating Margin % Related Terms
IMCD NV Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IMCD NV'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:INX vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, IMCD NV'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.
IMCD NV Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, IMCD NV's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IMCD NV'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.
IMCD NV'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.
IMCD NV (FRA:INX) has a Operating Margin % of 6.64% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on IMCD NV and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 7.40. Over the past decade, IMCD NV's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.56 to 10.03. According to the industry distribution chart, IMCD NV ranks #666 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42%.
Is IMCD NV's Operating Margin % too high?
IMCD NV's current Operating Margin % of 6.64% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 7.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.56 to a high of 10.03. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. IMCD NV's value of 6.64% is 10.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IMCD NV ranks #666 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IMCD NV has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IMCD NV's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, IMCD NV ranks #666 out of 1585 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts IMCD NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. IMCD NV's value of 6.64% is 10.3% above this benchmark. Historically, IMCD NV's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.56 to 10.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.40 vs. the industry median of 6.02, IMCD NV 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. IMCD NV's current Operating Margin % of 6.64% is 10.3% 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 IMCD NV 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. IMCD NV's current Operating Margin % is 6.64%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 7.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IMCD NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMCD NV (FRA:INX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €141.13, compared to a current price of €80.72 — trading 42.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.64%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 7.40 and 10.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. IMCD NV's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 IMCD NV (FRA:INX), the current Operating Margin % is 6.64% 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 IMCD NV (FRA:INX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMCD NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €80.72 is trading 42.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €141.13.
GuruFocus considers IMCD NV to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:INX:
Operating Margin %: 6.64% (10% below median its 10-year median of 7.40)
GF Value™: €141.13 vs. price of €80.72 (42.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.3% above the Chemicals median (#666 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:INX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IMCD NV is a distributor and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients for industrial and life-science markets. The company's product portfolio consists of two categories: Life Science, which consists of the following lines of business: Pharmaceuticals, Beauty & Personal Care, Food & Nutrition, and Home Care I&I, and the Industrial segment, which contains the lines of business of Coatings & Construction, Lubricants & Energy, Industrial Solutions and Advanced Materials. The company has four operating segments: EMEA, Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Holding companies. It derives a majority of its revenue from the EMEA segment, which includes Europe, Turkiye, Israel, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Africa.
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