Kurita Water IndustriesFRA:KWI +1.59%89 Operating Margin % is 18.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 10.55. GuruFocus rates FRA:KWI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, Kurita Water Industries ranks better than 81.11% on this metric.
Kurita Water Industries Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kurita Water Industries's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KWI'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.72 Med: 10.55 Max: 14.47
Current: 14.47
FRA:KWI's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 81.11% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs FRA:KWI: 14.47
Kurita Water Industries Ltd has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) 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.
Kurita Water Industries Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kurita Water Industries Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kurita Water Industries'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:KWI vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Kurita Water Industries'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.
Kurita Water Industries Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kurita Water Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kurita Water Industries's Operating Margin % falls into.
Kurita Water Industries 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.
Kurita Water Industries's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) has a Operating Margin % of 18.19% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kurita Water Industries and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 10.55. Over the past decade, Kurita Water Industries' Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.72 to 14.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #574 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Kurita Water Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
Kurita Water Industries' current Operating Margin % of 18.19% is 72% above median its 10-year median of 10.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.72 to a high of 14.47. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Kurita Water Industries' value of 18.19% is 178.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #574 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kurita Water Industries has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kurita Water Industries' Operating Margin % compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #574 out of 3038 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kurita Water Industries in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Kurita Water Industries' value of 18.19% is 178.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kurita Water Industries' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.72 to 14.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.55 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Kurita Water Industries 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.53, based on 3,038 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. Kurita Water Industries's current Operating Margin % of 18.19% is 178.6% 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 Kurita Water Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kurita Water Industries's current Operating Margin % is 18.19%, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 10.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kurita Water Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.31, compared to a current price of €51.00 — trading 48.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.19%, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 10.55 and 178.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. Kurita Water Industries' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI), the current Operating Margin % is 18.19% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €51.00 is trading 48.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.31.
GuruFocus considers Kurita Water Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KWI:
Operating Margin %: 18.19% (72% above median its 10-year median of 10.55)
GF Value™: €34.31 vs. price of €51.00 (48.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 178.6% above the Industrial Products median (#574 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KWI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. is a provider of water treatment solutions in Japan. It operates through two segments: the Electronic market and the General water treatment market. The company provides a wide range of water treatment chemicals, systems, and services, including wastewater and ultrapure water solutions, facility maintenance, and environmental remediation, serving both industrial and household needs.
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