SOL SpAFRA:QOL +0.51%78 Operating Margin % is 13.25% as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 10.92. GuruFocus rates FRA:QOL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, SOL SpA ranks better than 79.75% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. SOL SpA's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €120 Mil. SOL SpA's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €902 Mil. Therefore, SOL SpA's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.25%.
Good Sign:
SOL SpA operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for SOL SpA's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:QOL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.92 Med: 10.92 Max: 13.56
Current: 13.56
FRA:QOL's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 79.75% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.02
vs FRA:QOL: 13.56
SOL SpA's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.
SOL SpA's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €120 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €241 Mil.
SOL SpA (FRA:QOL) 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.
SOL SpA Operating Margin % Related Terms
SOL SpA Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SOL SpA'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:QOL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, SOL SpA'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.
SOL SpA Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SOL SpA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SOL SpA'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.
SOL SpA'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.
SOL SpA (FRA:QOL) has a Operating Margin % of 13.25% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on SOL SpA and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 10.92. Over the past decade, SOL SpA's Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.92 to 13.56. According to the industry distribution chart, SOL SpA ranks #321 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is SOL SpA's Operating Margin % too high?
SOL SpA's current Operating Margin % of 13.25% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 10.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.92 to a high of 13.56. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. SOL SpA's value of 13.25% is 120.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SOL SpA ranks #321 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SOL SpA has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SOL SpA's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SOL SpA ranks #321 out of 1585 companies for Operating Margin %. This places SOL SpA in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. SOL SpA's value of 13.25% is 120.1% above this benchmark. Historically, SOL SpA's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.92 to 13.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.92 vs. the industry median of 6.02, SOL SpA 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. SOL SpA's current Operating Margin % of 13.25% is 120.1% 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 SOL SpA 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. SOL SpA's current Operating Margin % is 13.25%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 10.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SOL SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOL SpA (FRA:QOL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.17, compared to a current price of €58.60 — trading 39% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.25%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 10.92 and 120.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. SOL SpA's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 SOL SpA (FRA:QOL), the current Operating Margin % is 13.25% 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 SOL SpA (FRA:QOL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOL SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €58.60 is trading 39% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.17.
GuruFocus considers SOL SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:QOL:
Operating Margin %: 13.25% (21% above median its 10-year median of 10.92)
GF Value™: €42.17 vs. price of €58.60 (39% above fair value)
Industry Position: 120.1% above the Chemicals median (#321 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:QOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SOL SpA manufactures and sells industrial gases and medical equipment. The firm's two segments are based on product type. The home-care segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells a variety of medicinal gases including oxygen, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, synthetic air, and medical air. The segment also provides medical air services for hospitals. The technical gases segment sells gas-based products to the energy, agricultural, food, metalworking, glass, and electronics industries. More of SOL's revenue comes from Italy than any other country.
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